Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1866-09-26
Vol. LVI. No. 38.
ParlOr .BuggIery,

PariOr JuggIery.
We notice that many OF our popu-
lar magazines and periodicals are de-
voting Il portion al their space to the
science of lcgerdemain, for the edifca-
tion of their younger readers, and for
general home amusements. We don't
propose to go behind anything with
ink on it, and consequently we have
prepared a number of tricks which
will be found not only entertaining
but instructive. In. the long autumn
and winter evenings they will form a
never failing source of amusement.
They are all susceptible ofeXplanation
| upon natural principles, and noparent
can consistently object to them on the
| ground that there is suthin' wrong
| about 'em" These tricks are not only
healthy, but perfectly sure in their re-
| suits.
TIE ISputooa Trick.-Take two half
gallon spittoons-white ones are the
! best-then select strong red cord-a
worsted one if it can be procured
pass the cord through the two holes
of the spittoons and give the ends to
gentleman and lady selected from
the company to hold. Now let a lady
seize the spittoons, and sliding each to
the opposite end of the cord, bring
them together smartly, when they will
break in pieces and fall to the floor
This trick is easily performed, and will
excite considerable applause.
The 4Hagic Stick-To do this trick
properly, you will need pearl handled
knife, and stout hardwood stick,
some two inches in length. Sharpen
the two ends of the stick, and then
try to crush it endways, either between
your hands or by sitting upon it.
This to your astonishment you will
find impossible to do
The Flying Hen.-Select a large,
welI.fed hen-the color is immaterial,
though black is best-and place her in
sitting position on some smooth sur
face Then over her place a paste
board box, 18 by 80 inches. Pound
smartly upon the top Of the box with
bone handled table knife for three
minutes, then suddenly raise it, when
the hen will Immediately fly away
This trick can be performed by any
per-on Of average intelligence, who
7 gives his whole mind to it.
g The NaH Trick.-Take two large
4 wrought iron nails, and wire them to-
$ gether in the form Of cross. 1t will
then be found impossible to swallow
5 them. There is no deception abou'
t this
! The Cablc-Take piece of tarred
u cable about Is inches in length, cut II
u carefully in two with a sharp knife
Il and then try to chew the ends togeth
u u er You can try as long as you like.
- The String Trich-This is very sim
=, pie, as you will see by the explanation
o. still, a great many people can not Sc
through it Take four pieces OF I'M
l. string of equal length, each having
! two ends Tie knots on the left han'
=, ends, and weave them spirally througl
II opposite loops, catching the interyen
n ing ones over the upper portion an
Il bringing diagonally between; now shli
as your hand, catching the space outsld
~ the loops upon the back OF the rlgh
hand joint, casting it off at the prope
III moment, and bringing the thumbs l
- the former direction. The trick Is the
- done. Itpossesses the singular peculla
w ity that nobody can ever do 1t twice
it. The Magic Eggs.-Put twelve fres
eggs carefully into a green worste
bag. Swing the bag rapidly abo'
your head, hitting it each time again
ate the door-post Then ask the compar
whether they will have them boile
ge, scrambled or fried. 1t will make !
to difference which they choose.
lth The -Four Jacks.-Select a pack
m. cards with plain white backs. Tai
ct, out the four Jacks and burn them
to fore the company, letting them see t
Nv ashes. Now shuttle the cards quickl
m and holding them in the left hand gi
them sharp rap with the knuckies
- the right. Then place them on the
nse BILE with the face down, and defy t
ces company to find the Jacks. Ih
uh- can't do it.
Tue These are only few of the trio
oe, in our repertoire, but they will sutf
'uiu | for the present. They are calculat
foo- not only to amuse, but to inculcatt
love Of science among our you
friends, and shall feel amply repaid
OF their thanks-Erie Dispatch.
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