5. TRANSFER OF THE SHELL, HELD BETWEEN THE THUMB AND FINGER, TO THE REAR FINGER HOLD
Because of the small size of the shell it can be held in the front finger grip and the thumb grip (Fig. 23), and also in the same positions at the back of the hand (Fig. 24). The movements required for utilizing these holds are very similar to those with a coin. I shall describe one vanish only.
Stand with your left side to the spectators, the right arm half extended to the right, the palm of the hand to the front; and hold the shell—its convex side to the onlookers, who suppose it to be a solid ball—between the tips of the thumb and middle finger. Bring the left hand over, its back to the front; pass its thumb under and behind the shell; and place the fingers in front, holding them close together as if to take the ball (Fig. 25). As soon as the left hand hides the shell, grip its sides between the first and fourth fingers of the right hand; bend the two middle fingers underneath it and extend them in front of it—thus making the shell revolve to the back of the fingers, which retain it in the rear finger hold (Fig. 26).
Move the left hand away, its fingers puffed out as if holding the supposed ball, crumbling them preparatory to the usual vanish. Hold the right hand stationary for a moment or two, to allow the inside of the hand to be seen empty; then drop it to the side, letting it go behind the hip for an instant; in that instant reverse the shell to the front of the hand, turn to the left, and bring the hand up with its forefinger pointing to the left hand as that hand completes the vanish and is shown empty.
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