Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick Photography

CHAPTER II.

OPTICAL TRICKS. The “Cabaret du Neant”--The Three-Headed Woman--“Amphitrite”-- “The Mystery of Dr. Lynn”--“Black Art”--The Talking Head--The Living Half-Woman--“She”--“The Queen of Flowers”--The “Decapitated Princess”--“Stella”--Houdin’s Magic Cabinet--A Mystic Maze--Platinized Glass--Statue giving a Double Image, 55