by Sheridan | Aug 3, 2013 | Illusions
In this article I wish to show my fellow who are interested in conjuring how to emulate the above illusion. The effect is as follows: When the curtain rises the performer is seen seated close to the background. Suddenly a cloud of vapour issues from his side, then in...
by Sheridan | Feb 6, 2013 | Illusions
Briefly, the effect of the Indian Rope Trick is this: The conjurer sits cross-legged in an open space. He throws one end of a coil of rope in to the air and about fifteen feet of it (sometimes twenty or twenty-five) remains stiff, like a pole. A little boy climbs the...
by Sheridan | Oct 11, 2011 | Illusions
A variety bill with a thrilling top-liner is the Palace attraction this week. Attilla, a handcuffed expert, adds a spice of danger to his act by releasing himself while submerged in 70 gallons of water. First he is handcuffed, then locked in a rubber mail filled with...
by Sheridan | Aug 26, 2011 | Illusions
The superb effect of this, the newest “Aga” is unequalled in the annals of conjuring. Not only is it performed in full day light, but it is performed in full glare of the limelight if need be, and is far in advance of any other method, for, not only does the usual...
