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Effect

Phantom Tray

Harlan Tarbell · The Tarbell Course, vol. 2, 1942

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

Take care. Working with these objects and effects is inherently dangerous; anyone who attempts them does so at their own risk. Anybody under 18 is advised to undertake them only with a parent's permission and supervision.

This is another interesting mental effect.

Effect

Performer holds an ash tray behind his back. Into the tray a spectator laces any col atract such the ari, key, a frome, natcover the article again and places it in his pocket. Even though the performer does not see the article, he can readily know what it is.

Luminous

How it is done

The method, 1 drawing and all it needs, inside the library.

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