The practical magician and ventriloquist's guide : a practical manual of fireside magic and conjuring illusions : containing also complete instructions for acquiring & practising the art of ventriloquism (1876)
Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) DLC, McManus-Young Collection (Library of Congress) DLC · New York : Hurst & Co. · leaf 20
First Position of Pass 2.\ BECOND POSITION. The left hand secretes the object in its palm, while the jBngersare allowed to fall loosely down, appearing to retain nothingunder them. At the very same moment the right hand must beclosed, and remain in shape as if containing the object, with thesecond…
Magic tricks · Ventriloquism
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