Pages from the handkerchief ball

THE HANDKERCHIEF

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KANTEP/S MAGIC SHOP 1311 WALNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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H A N D K E R C H I E F BALL. For Vanishing or Producing Silks (Copyright, 1943, by M. Kanter)

In this manuscript are combined the methods of leading performers, including the originator,, George Stillwell, and those of Dr.Harlan Tarbell author of the famous "TARBELL COURSE IN MAGIC".

The Handkerchief Ball, made of aluminum, thin brass, or other light material, in the small size will hold three 13" silks;and the large size, about 1-7/8" in diameter, will hold five 13" silks.

The larger one is best for all around use.

The ball has a 1-1/8 inch opening on one side, and at the top of ball are two tiny holes through which a thin piece of catgut is threaded to form a loop, Fig* 1.

Adjust the catgut loop to size that will slip over thumb and allow the ball to hang suspended at the center of the palm, Fig. 2.

With ball suspended on back of hand, it rests in the position as in Fig. 3.

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TO VANISH A SILK

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Secrete the ball tinder a silk on table, or have both the ball and the silk in right coat pocket.

Procure the handkerchief with the ball concealed. Secretly slip the right thumb through catgut loop and turn so your right side is towards the audience. The silk is held by a corner in left hand,and the right hand points to silk, as in Fig. 4 which is view away from the audience.

Spread open the right fingers and bring right hand up to center of silk. While holding hands parallel, back of right to audience, left hand tucks silk into ball as shown in Fig* 5.

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When the silk Is completely In the ball, close the left hand as though It contained the silk and extend left hand a short distance from right hand which has its fingers spread wide open to indicate nothing concealed therein. Catgut loop is invisible to audience at a very short distance.Right index finger points at left hand which you slowly open to show that silk has vanished, Pig. 6.

TO SHOW HANDS EMPTY, BOTH SIDES

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Raise right hand above left, back of right to audience, Pig. 7 as seen by you. Lower right hand, letting ball slip down behind the left hand, Fig. 8, your view.

With thumbs crossed, raise the right hand so as to show audience both palms, Fig. 9, your view. In Pig. 10 you see audience view and indicated concealed position of the ball behind the left hand.

Bring right hand back to Fig.8 position and separate hand3,Pig.7.

Now turn left hand over, so backs of both hands are exposed to the audience. Backs and fronts have thus been shown of both hands.Now bring up left hand against right, keeping all fingers close together, and curled inward slightly,as in Pig. 11.

A turn of your body brings the left side towards the audience.

Keep thumbs crossed and elevate right hand so as to show backs of both hands together. The ball hangs against left palm, out of sight, as in Fifts. 12 and 13.