Illusion Library

Effect

Flash Card Production

Harlan Tarbell · The Tarbell Course, 1926

Time
5 min read + 10 min practice
Materials
In the library
Prerequisites
None

Performer shows two wooden embroidery hoops. He places a sheet of tissue paper between them and pushes one hoop down over the other, forming a sort of tambourine. He then shows both sides of tambourine and his empty right hand. Suddenly he plunges his right hand through the paper and hoops, tearing the paper.

Just as his hand appears through the paper a fan of cards is seen at his finger-tips.

How it is done

The method, 11 drawings and all it needs, inside the library.

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