Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1867-06-05
ParI0r Juggling.

I'VE notice that many OF QUIZ Poi'ui"'
magazines and periodicals are dcvoting a
portion of their space to the science OF
ieeerdemain for the ediication of their
Younger readers and for general home
amusement. We don't propose to go be-
hind anything with Ink on it, and conse, f.
ouently we have prepared number OF
tricks. which will be found not only en-
tertaining, but instructive. In the long
autumn ana winter evenings they. will
form never failing source of amusement;
They are susceptible Of explanation upon
natural principles, and no parent can con,
sistently object to them on the ground
that there is suthin' wrong about em.
These tricks are not only healthy, but
perfectly sure in their results,
THE Sp1rrooN TR1cK.-Take two half
Gallon granite spiltoons-white ones are
the best-then select strong red cord
a worsted one if it can be procured
pass the cord entirely through the two
holes of the spittoons and give the ends
to a gentleman and lady, selected from
the company, to hold. Now let lady
seize the spittoons, and sliding each ito
the opposite end of the cord, bring :aem
together smartly, when they will break
in pieces and fall to the floor. This trick
is easily performed and will excite con-
siderable applause: -
THE MAGIC srIcK.-To do this trick
properly you will need pearl handled
knife and a hard wood stick, some two
inches in length. Sharpen the two ends
of the stick and then try to crush it end;
ways, either between. Your hands OF by
sitting upon it. This, TO your astonish,
ment, you will find it impossible to do.
THE FLYING HEN.-Sclcct large, well
led hc!,-the color is immaterial, though
black is the best-and place her in set.
ting position on some smooth surface.
Then over her place Il pastc-board bon
eighteen by thirty inches. Pound smart
Iy upon the top of the box with a bone.
handled table.knite for ten minutes, and
hen suddenly raise it. when the hen will
Immediately fly away. The trick can be
performed by any person of average m
diligence, who gives his whole mind to it
TIE MAGIc EGcs.-Put twelve fresh
,ggs caretalIy into green worstcd bag
swing the bag rapidly about your head
hitting it each time against the door post
Then ask the company if they will have
hem boiled, scrambled or fried. 1t viii
make no difference which they choose.
TIE RED EcG.-Choose from the as
sembled company a young man of light
reddish hair, horid complexion and accom-
modating disposition, and seat him in
chair in the middle of the room, with the
spectators surrounding him. Then direct
him to brace himself firmly back, and
taking large hen egg, poise it carefully
on his nose. Then with gold.headed
wallling-cane strike vigorous, perpcn
dicular blow on the egg. The she'll will
suddenly pop asunder, exhibiting a re.
markable mixture of Il yellow and blood.
red color, (thc latter predominating.)
This singular trick, and will be :. great
favorite with young ladies'.
TIE VANISHING CnAIR.-Let some Of
the company who are in the secret, watch
an opportunity when some lady or gen.
tleman leaves'the room for a few minutes,
and during his or her absence post an in
dividual behind the chair just vacated.
with instructions to pull it back suddenly
when the lady or gentleman returns and
is about to resume the seat, If this is
done promptly and skilfnlly Il sudden
fall, with collision Of the head and floor,
will be the consequence. This, when
performed at q large dinner party or as
scmblage of old people; is delightful
trick, and will create much amusement.
The effect of this feat Of legerdemain is
very curious. If the, subject acted upon
be lady she will probably Immediately
repeat the same action by leaving the
room and not return. If a gentleman
he will fall into a prolonged fit of silence,
with perceptible diminutcn of appetite at
table.