Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick Photography

by Albert A. Hopkins

FIG. 2.—LA RENCONTRE (SECOND SCENE).

FIG. 3.—AUTOMATIC DANSEUSE.

The fifth [figure] shows that the fundamental osseous framework is made of hard wood, and the articulations formed of steel springs. When this wooden skeleton is made to dance upon the stage, it has the attitude of an animated being; all of the articulations operate of themselves, with perfect suppleness. The covering of tow and dress materials give the external human form. Our last [engraving] shows the clown, who, at the rising of the curtain, recites the prologue. He is capable of showing his own skeleton to the spectators and of saying, “This is the way I am made. Look at my framework!”

FIG. 4.—THE TOILET OF A DANSEUSE.