North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-10
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New York will repay perusal, particularly as IL so
fully bears out the high reputation as Professor
of Magic, which Is now attracting SUCH numbers
at Tripler Hall:
s During the Professors career in Europe, espe-
ciallv in England his time very much occupied,
and he often was called upon to attend soirees OF
the nobility, after his usual performances in his pub
lie saloon. 1t was not uncommon for the Wizard
to receive commands from his late Majesty hing
William the Fourth, (who was an adept in the
Mystic Art) to visit him in his studio, for the Pur-
pose of being instructed in Mr. Andersons extern
sive mysteries and after the death OF the ming
several very interesting secrets IN natural were
found in his private bureau addressed TO Mr.: An
derson, the great and talented Professor OF magic,
in the handwriting of the King-amongst whlcn
was one of the most thrilling experiments science
has ever developed, VIZ the secret Oh reeZS "<'o1
in red-hot crucible!
Her present Majesty, Queen Victoria, about two
years after her marriage, commanded Anderson to
visit the Palace and exhibit his extraordinary per-
formances in the crimson drawing-room, which was
made over to him for the purpose OF arranging his
paraphernalia. The Professor, however unlike 9TH
ers using very little apparatus, ntmated that any
place would suit him, as he needed very little pre-
paration, merely requiring small table which he
selected from those in the room.
On the evening of the third of December, a
large concourse of mobiles, who had been specially
invited by Her Majesty, were assembled and pre-
scnted most brilliant scene. Mr.. Anderson hand
ed Her Majesty note containing list of feats he
was prepared to exhibit, and awaited the royal
command.
The Duchess of s., who was present, was
of very nervous temperament, and, on the Wiz
ard entering the room, evinced slight disposition
of fear as did also Louis Philippe, who was then
a guest at the Court of England. The Professor
saw this, and determined to take advantage of it.
and received from the Queen request to perform
the Magic Filtration. Two large glass vases were
brought by one of the pages, and Prince Albert
filed one with ink and Lord Joceyn filled the 9th
er with water. The Professor borrowed the Ouch
esss handkerchief and covered the ink, when, by
some mishap, it slipped in and was almost saturat-
ed with black ink. Her majesty covered the water
with her own handkerchief and the Wizard sought
the aid of the Prince, from whom he borrowed
ring which he placed in the hands of Louis Phil
ippe, and desired him to close it. The Wizard
then gave the Duchess the ink vase to hold, who,
though trembling, resolved to be brave and in an
instant as he waved his hand, the two handker-
chiefs were removed, when 10 the vase that had
contained the ink was now filled with water, in
which were seen three beautiful gold fish swimming;
and the vase that had contained the water was now
filled with ink breathless silence prevailed, and
each became wonder-stricken.
"What of my ring 2" asked the Prince.
| "Oh," replied the King of the French, 81 have
that safe here but cannot open my hand"
Indeed !" said the Wizard. "Nly experiment
works WELL" and again waved his baton and Louis
Philippe opened his hand, but the ring had fled.
"That had it, certain" said the King
It's very extraordinary"
"'Tis in that fishes month" answered the Wiz
ard, pointing to the vase; will your Royal High
ness favour me by extracting it 2"
| He did, and the Professor received the warmest
appreciation from all present. at the extraordinary
powers he had displayed
The Professor afterwards introduced his famous
Oriental Feat the Magic Vegetation, from seed,
which he placed on the floor, and exhibited the
vegetation of fruittree in all its stages to the
perfect growth of fruit and served the fruit
(oranges) to the royal party, who pronounced it
delicious. This is considered one of the greatest
feats in natural magic, and is recognised by the
Eastern world as such.
The Professor was requested by Her Majesty to,
if possible, perform the famous chemical expert
ment impaired to him by her late uncle, William
the Fourth, that Of freezing water in a red-hot
chile. The Professor, expecting such a command,
had provided a crucible, and made it red-hot on
the drawing room fire. He then took bottle of
water, which tested and sealed up by the
Prince, and was retained for short time by the !
Duke of Leeds, who had been much interested by !
the wonders already worked by the Professor. The
Wizard, purposng to conclude his exhibition with
this experiment, took the Duchess nk-staned hand
kerchief, and, to the utter astonshment and alarm
of all present. threw it into the glaring crucible,
and it, of course, was Immediately consumed. Mr. |
A. then took the bottle of water from His Grace, |
and, breaking off the neck, poured the water into
the redhot vessel, and Immediately threw upon the
carpet, from the vessel large piece of ice, which
was examined by them all, and to the most over
surprise of the Queen, the Duchess, and |
every one, there the destroyed handkerchief in
the middle of the piece of ice. The ice was broken
the cambria taken out and restored, without astain
to the excited Duchess.
The Wizards fame spread rapidly, and his
houses were filled tc overfowing for several months
in London. He being engaged, had to leave for
the Continent, where great triumphs awaited him,
Tor in St. Petersburgh he was in equal favor, and
was introduced at once to the Emperor, which was
Of great service to him and he lost nothing of the
nervous Duchess, whose curiosity to know how the
Professor extracted the stains and restored her
handkerchief in such a singular place and manner:
led to a lively and even friendly correspondence.
He was introduced into her Grace's family, where
The Wizard always finds welcome and a home.
Nut FOR ABoLITIoNIsTs. A wealthy plan
er in the eastern section of N. Carolina, who is in
The habit of repairing, during the sicky season, to
Nag's Head, the ocean, invariably takes with
lim some seventy-five little negroes, whose health
s invigorated and preserved in that pure and bra
cling atmosphere. 1t is quite folic for the little