
This is a fairly typical magic book from the 19th century. It mixes magic tricks and illusions with science experiments. Due to the fact that back then many did not have a basic understanding of physics and chemistry, many of these exhibitions of science appeared like magic.
- How to Cut Your Arm off without Hurt or Danger
- The Basket Trick
- To Knock a Tumbler Through a Table
- To Drive One Tumbler Through Another
- The Dancing Skeleton
- To Place Water in a Drinking-glass Upside Down
- The Faded Rose Restored
- The Protean Liquid
- Eatable Candle Ends
- To Make a Watch Stop or Go at the Word of Command
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