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Secrets of wise men, chemists and great physicians (1889)

David, Wm. K. (William King) · Chicago : Wm.K. David · leaf 109

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ht outward, throwing the interior of the cabinet into deep and gloomyshadow. It must be evident, therefore, to the reader that the four lampsand reflectors play a very important part in making this illusion perfect,because in consequence of a strong, bright, and dazzling light being re-flected into… … no. 2. place she has to be tightly strapped to the bnst, which cnnsos diflRcnltyin breathing and talking; and, again, the head must be held well backto make it appear from the front as if the false bust and neck were com-pletely one and upright. Many ladies performing this illusion cannot help…

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