Occult Literature
Bosco’s Method of Palming a Ball
An open hand displays a small ball retained near the base of the fingers. The accompanying text attributes this method to the performer Bosco and explains the little finger’s role in holding a larger ball. The isolated hand drawing makes the concealed grip visible for the book’s explanation of conjuring technique.
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Illustrator not identified. "Bosco’s Method of Palming a Ball" [editorial title]. In Magician's Book of Conjuring, Professor Hoffmann. Undated Arthur Westbrook Company, Cleveland printing; original copyright1909 and Library of Congress catalogue date1909; unsigned source, undated edition, The Arthur Westbrook Company. Source scan leaf 18. Lumitheca. /gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0175-0018
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Illustrator not identified. Bosco’s Method of Palming a Ball. Magician's Book of Conjuring. Scan leaf 18. Lumitheca. https://lumitheca.com/gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0175-0018