Note O — Chapter XVII · Stage Tricks. (continued 2)
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If his table is not provided with the money-trap, the performer may really pick up the coins with his left hand, and thence, by the tourniquet, apparently take them in the right, keeping the right hand closed as if containing them. While the attention of the spectators is thus drawn to the right hand, the left may fall carelessly to the side, and deposit the coins in the pochette.