1. A SIMPLE THOUGHT TRANSFERENCE FEAT
Effect. The subject, a lady, is genuinely blindfolded and seated in the center of the stage, platform, or part of the room set apart for the performance if it takes place in a parlor. Two red handkerchiefs are placed on her right shoulder, two white ones on her left shoulder, and two blue ones on her lap. Two members of the audience each whisper one of the colors of the handkerchiefs to the operator and a third whispers a small number. The lady then slowly takes the handkerchiefs of the colors chosen and ties them together in the desired number of knots, the operator maintaining complete silence.
Method. The operator makes a great point of the feat being carried through in absolute silence, but he manages to give certain signals to the subject before the experiment is supposed to begin. A code, after the style of the following, is used:
1. Thanks. 2. Thank you. 3. ‘Sh. 4. Hush. 5. Excuse me. 6. Allow me. 7. Sorry to trouble you. 8. Many thanks. 9. Pardon? 10. Remember, please.
The first three can be used to signal the chosen colors first, and afterwards, if necessary, any one of them to signal the number of knots to be tied. The words should be spoken casually and quietly, just loud enough for the subject to hear, and directly to the spectator who has just whispered the request. After the signals have been given, the operator should stand facing the audience, motionless and affecting an air of deep concentration, while the lady should take her time in picking out the handkerchiefs, changing from one to another hesitatingly. Simple as it is, the experiment requires proper rehearsal and good acting on the part of both performers.
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