Effect
Spirit Photography
Harlan Tarbell · The Tarbell Course, 1926
- Time
- 5 min read + 10 min practice
- Materials
- In the library
- Prerequisites
- None
Performer shows a piece of blank photographic paper and places it in an empty envelope, sealing it in.
Spectator selects a card from the deck by cutting deck anywhere he desires. Envelope is then placed against selected card between the two parts of the deck. In a moment, envelope is torn open and photographic paper removed. On it is found a photograph of the selected card.
How it is done
The method, 5 drawings and all it needs, inside the library.
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