The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1869-01-01
Parlor Jugglery.
From the Erie Dispatch


The subjoined were written by Charles
Edwyn Hurd, when local editor OF the Dis
patch about three years since. They have
been published In almost every paper in
the country and now that stray copy
drift back to US, we repubiish them for the
benefit of our readers. Ed
Our readers have doubtless noticed that
many Of our magazines aud periodicals are
devoting portion of their space to the sci
ence of legerdewain, for the edlication OF
their younger friends, and tor general home
and parlor amusement. One OF our eX
changes, not TO be behind anything with
ink on 1t, has prepared number of tricks
which will be found not only entertaining
but instructive. In his predatory remarks
the perpetrator goes on to say that in the
long autumn and winter evenings they will
form never failing source OF amusement.
They are all susceptible Of explanation on
natural principles, and no parent can con-
slstently object to them on the ground that
there Is 'sumthln wrong about EN-. -
The tricks are not only healthy but per-
fectiy sure IN their results, and thus have
advantage over other kinds Of parlor Jug
glery.
HE SPITrooN TRICK.-Take two halls
gallon splttoons-white ones are the best
then select strong cord-a wersted one
II IL can be procured-pass the cord thr o
the two holes Of the opIJtoons and give the
ends to gentleman and lady, selected from
the company, to hold. Now let lady
seize the splttoons, and sliding each to the
opposite end Of the cord, bring them to-
gether smartly, when they will break in
pieces and fall to the floor. This trick is
easily performed and will excite considera-
BILE applause.
The MAGIC STICK. TO do this trick
properly you will need pearl-handled
knife and stout hardwood stick, some two
inches ID length. Sharpen the two ends of
the stick and then try to crush it cnd-ways.
either between your hands or by sitting up
on it. This to your astonishment, you will
find impossible to do.
The FLYING HEN.-Select large. well
fed hen-the color is immaterial, though
black is best-plaee her in sitting posture
on smooth surface. Then over her place
a pasteboard box eighteen by thirty inches
Pound smarty On the box with bone>han-
died table knife for three minutes, then
suddenly raise it, when the hen will imme-
diately fly away. This trick can be per-
formed by any person of average intelli-
genoe, VIII gives his whole mind to it.
THE NAIL TRIoK.-Take two large
wrought iron nails, and wire them together
IN the form of cross. 1t will then be
found impossible to swallow them. There
Is no deception about this.
TIE CABLE.-Take piece of tarred Ca
bic, about fifteen inches in length, cut it
carefully with sharp knife, aud then try
and chew the ends together. You can try
as long as you like
The MAGIC EGas.-Put twelve fresh
eggs carefully into green worsted bag.
Swing the bag carefully about your head,
hitting it each time against the door post.
Then ask the company how they will have
them, boiled, scrambled or fried It will
make no difference which they choose.
THE Four JAoKs.-Select pack of
cards with plain white backs. Take on.
the tour jacks and burn them before the
company, letting them see the ashes.
Now shuttle the cards quickly, and holding
them in the left hand give them a sharp
rap with the knuckles of thu right. Then
place them on the table face down and de-
fy the company to find tbs jacks. They
can't do it.
These AZ only few Of the tricks 10 cur