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The secrets of ancient and modern magic; (1880)

Young, M. (Martin) · New York, M. Young · leaf 35

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ostensibly theborrowed dime, but really your own (with the waxed side up),in the centre of the handkerchief, then fold over the corners,one by one, beginning with one of those nearest to yourself, insuch manner that each shall overlap the dime by about aninch, gently passing each corner as you fold… … MODEEN MAGIC. 33 paration, hand the plate of oranges to be examined in likemanner, requesting the audience to choose one for the pur-pose of the trick. While tliey do so, your fingers go insearch of the little ball of wax, and press it against one sideof the marked dime, which still remains in your…

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