Hoffmann (Professor), 1839-1919., Plate, Adrian, inscriber., Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) · New York : E.P. Dutton & Co. ; London : George Routledge & Sons, 1904. · leaf 178
150 Later Magic cord c is attached to the eyelet d. The opposite end, after passing over the stud a, is drawn up the sleeve, and inside the vest, where it is attached to one of the … FIG. 105. | Fic. 106. hinder brace-buttons. The effect of this arrangement is that when the arm is extended the cord is drawn taut; the stud is pressed, and the repeater begins to strike, ceasing as soon as the pull is relaxed. An example of a very effective use of this little ap- paratus will be…
