Modern magic : A practical treatise on the art of conjuring. . 150 MODERN MAGIC. left, and at the same time move the thumb swiftly over the face ofthe coin till the top joint just passes its outer edge (see Fig. 64) ; thenbend the thumb, and the coin will be found to be securely nippedbetween that joint and the junction of the thumb with the hand.(See Fig. 65.) As in the last case, the left hand must be closed themoment the right hand touches it; and the right must thence-forth be held with the thumb bent slightly inwards towards thepalm, so that the coin may be shielded from the view of thesp
Modern magic : A practical treatise on the art of conjuring. . 150 MODERN MAGIC. left, and at the same time move the thumb swiftly over the face ofthe coin till the top joint just passes its outer edge (see Fig. 64) ; thenbend the thumb, and the coin will be found to be securely nippedbetween that joint and the junction of the thumb with the hand.(See Fig. 65.) As in the last case, the left hand must be closed themoment the right hand touches it; and the right must thence-forth be held with the thumb bent slightly inwards towards thepalm, so that the coin may be shielded from the view of thespectators. This is an ^specially quick mode of palming, and ifproperly executed the illusion is perfect. It is said to be a specialfavourite of the elder Frikell. Pass 3.—Hold the left hand palm upwards, with the coin in theposition indicated in Fig. 59. Move the right hand towards the left,and let the fingers simulate the motion of picking up the coin, andinstantly close. At the same moment slightly close the left hand, soas to contract the palm around the
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