3. REAL DEPOSITS FOLLOWED BY RE-SEIZURE
The Ball, Apparently Pushed into the Left Hand, Is Palmed in the Right Stand
With your right side to the front and show the ball, encircled by the thumb and first finger of the left hand, held vertically, its back to the spectators, the other three fingers bent in. Push the ball into the left hand by giving it little taps with the first two fingers of the right hand, keeping the other fingers bent (Fig. 7). Turn the left hand and show the ball emerging from the left side of the hand. Repeat the operation; but, this time, when the ball is out of sight place it in the right palm with the left thumb and forefinger, move the left hand away, and point to it with the right forefinger. Conclude the vanish as usual.
The Drop Palm
1st Method. With your right side to the front show the ball on the palm of the left hand, held flat. Close the fingers on it slowly and turn the hand, bringing its back to the front. Roll the ball toward the wrist and hold it with the tip of the middle finger only (Fig. 8). Make a circular gesture with the right hand, starting from a point above the left wrist and moving the hand outwards over the left fist, then bringing it back underneath toward the left wrist. At the precise moment when the hand is below the ball, release the pressure of the left second finger. The ball drops and you catch it in the right palm, continuing the motion of the right hand and with it pulling the left sleeve back a little. Stretch out the left hand, point to it with the right forefinger, end complete the vanish in the customary manner. If the moves have been coordinated perfectly, this vanish is one of the most illusive possible.
2d Method. This vanish is similar to the preceding one but is much easier. Hold the ball in the same way, getting it out of the palm and supporting it with the tip of the middle finger as described. Pat the back of the left hand with the right fingers, then turn this hand over to show its palm; reverse it again and at the same time turn the left hand to bring the ball against the right palm, which instantly grips it. Pat the puffed-out fingers of the left hand with the right fingers and move the left hand away, slowly closing the fingers and rubbing the ball to nothing in the usual way, the right forefinger pointing to the left hand.
The Tip Tilt
Stand with your right side to the front, the left hand held vertically, the palm outwards, and the ball held between the right thumb and middle finger. Place the ball against the left palm (Fig. 9) and, with a quick half turn of the left wrist, reverse the left hand and apparently seize the ball, the left fingers closing on it. In reality, at the precise moment you turn the left hand let the ball drop into the right palm, the left thumb breaking its fall and helping to fix it in the palm. Turn the right hand a little to keep its back to the spectators, and keep your eyes fixed on the left hand as you move it away and annihilate the ball as is customary.
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