pages: latestmagicbeing00hoff.pdf, 90
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latestmagicbeing00hoff.pdf | 90 | that I have not sought to influence the choice of these gentlemen" (or ladies, as the case may be) "in the slightest degree, and it must be equally clear to you that I cannot possibly know even one of the cards that have been chosen. To make sure that I do not get sight of them in any way, we will have them placed, with the remainder of the pack, in this envelope." He collects the cards accord- ingly, allowing each person who drew to replace his cards himself in the envelope, and requesting the last person to moisten the flap, and make all secure. Returning to his table, he places the closed envelope in full view. "I shall now want the assistance of some gentleman. Thank you, sir. |