P M
R O
Q S
L is the outer shell of the globe, taken off the figures M N, an inner shell; O, the cover of the same; P, the other inner shell; Q, the cover of the same; R, the third shell; S, that which covers it. These globes may be made of more or less variety, according to the wish of the operator.
Trick with the Funnel.
You must get a double funnel; that is, two funnels soldered one within the other, so that you may, at the least end, pour in a quantity of wine or water; this funnel you must have ready filled beforehand, with whatsoever liquor you please, and call for some of the same kind; then draw the funnel, and, setting your middle finger under the bottom of it, bid somebody (or do it yourself) pour it full, and drink it up before them, and turn the broad end of the funnel downwards, saying, “Gentlemen, all is gone;” and in a thrice turn yourself about, and, in turning, pronounce some term of art; withdraw your finger from the narrow end, and let the liquor out between the funnels, and it will be thought to be that which you drank out of the funnel, and so you may persuade them it is the same.
The Magical Bell and Bushel.
This bushel must be turned neatly, like the egg-boxes, so that they cannot find out where it opens; and you must have a false lid to clap on and off, and upon that false lid glue some bird-seed; and then you must have a true lid made to clap neatly upon the false one; now you must have your artificial bell to show with your bushel.
You may make your bell with wood or brass; but it must be made to unscrew at top, that it may hold as much seed as your bushel will when it is filled; and you must have the handle of your bell made with a spring, so as to let the seed fall down at your word of command.
The manner of using them is as follows:—Fill the top with bird-seed, before you begin to exhibit, saying, “Ladies and gentlemen, you see I have nothing in my bell,” (which they cannot do, if you hold it by the handle,) “nor have I any thing in my bushel; therefore I will fill the bushel with bird-seed.” In filling it, clap on the false lid, and no person will be able to discover the deception.