Trick Collection (page 34)

Nita, the Suspended Lady
A magician performs a levitation trick on stage: Nita, the hypnotised and suspended lady

OLD HARRY & HIS TRICKS
Old Harry with his raree show: a conjuror and his table of tricks

Edouard Brunnet / 1853
The prestidigitator Edouard Brunnet asks is this your card?

Goldins Magic Trick
Horace Goldin suspends Miss Fransiola in mid air on stage at the Palace Theatre and passes a hoop around her body to show there are no hidden supports

Bartholomew Conjuror
Mr Lane, a conjuror, performs magic tricks with cards and counters at Bartholomew Fair Date: 17th century

Apollo Flays Marsyas
Lyre-player Apollo is challenged to a musical duel by flute-player Marsyas; when he wins (by a nasty trick) he flays his presumptuous rival alive

J. Kay Barrister / Client
An optical trick. One way up you can see a portrait of a smiling barrister but if you turn it upside down, you can see a disgruntled client

Myth / Tibet / Monkey
THE TORTOISE & THE MONKEY Although the monkey showed him kindness, the ungrateful tortoise still tried to trick him into sacrificing his heart to save the tortoises wife

Teaching Dog a New Trick
Little girl is trying to teach her dog to go through the hoop

Candlelit Card Trick
Three young people are shown an atmospheric card trick by candlelight

William Duke Devonshire
WILLIAM CAVENDISH, second duke of DEVONSHIRE soldier and statesman, noted for opposing the South Sea scheme which he looked upon as a nefarious trick

Performing Horse C. 1700
The Finest Taught Horse in the World. The horse bedecked in floral garlands assists in a card trick. No doubt he just responds to small signals from his master

VANISHING LADY TRICK
Illustrations showing how the Vanishing Lady trick works

Three Card Trick
THE THREE CARD TRICK (or Spot the Lady ) The other passengers watch while the trickster and his confederate fleece a victim in a railway carriage

Smoke Dreams C1910
Smoke dreams

Scene from Shakespeares Merry Wives of Windsor
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, in which Falstaff is concealed in a laundry basket by the merry wives, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page

Scene from Shakespeares Much Ado About Nothing
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, depicting Beatrice and Benedick in the garden

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"Unleashing the Tricks: From Bulldogs on Skateboards to Illusions and Satire" This talented Bulldog takes skateboarding to a whole new level - talk about tricks on wheels. Digital manipulation at its finest - watch as this scarf magically changes from blue to red. "His Master's Breath" - a satirical take on doggy breath that will leave you in stitches. Watch in awe as an Airedale Terrier stands tall on its hind legs, defying gravity with its trickery. Who needs holy water when you have a fearless woman raising her skirts to scare off the devil? Prepare for your mind to be blown by the mesmerizing Hollow-face illusion artwork. Houdini may have escaped straight jackets, but can he conquer a skyscraper? The ultimate trickster challenge. Dive into the underwater world of bottlenose dolphins as they blow air rings and bubbles with jaw-dropping precision. Get ready for some skateboard magic - these tricks will make your head spin faster than any wheel. Behold the Goblet illusion, where reality is twisted and turned right before your eyes. Step onto Penrose stairs through captivating artwork that plays tricks with perception and depth. In this captivating collection of images and illusions, we explore various forms of trickery that range from adorable animal antics to mind-bending optical illusions and even satire. Whether it's witnessing bulldogs mastering skateboards or digital manipulations transforming scarves, prepare yourself for an adventure filled with unexpected surprises. We begin our journey with a talented Bulldog who effortlessly glides across his skateboard, showcasing impressive tricks that would put professional skaters to shame. But don't let his skills distract you from the wonders of digital manipulation – witness how a simple scarf transforms mysteriously from blue to red right before your eyes.