2. THE MAGNETIC SUSPENSION OF THE WAND AT THE FINGERTIPS
(1) With a few words about the magnetic qualities of the wand place it against the palm of the left hand, supporting it, upright, with the left thumb, and rub it vigorously with the tips of the right fingers. Then place the right fingers on the side of the wand as shown in Fig. 1, the tips of the two middle fingers slightly bent and pressing the wand against the tips of the first and fourth fingers, which are on the side of it. Only the flesh under the nails of these last two fingers should touch the side of the wand.
By using a light unvarnished wand you can turn the hand in any direction and even let the wand slide downwards, stopping it again at will, the wand continuing to adhere to the fingers. Naturally some little practice is necessary.
(2) In this case a loop of fine black thread is placed round the top joints of the middle fingers of the left hand. When the wand is to be suspended, place one end against the tips of these two fingers, withdraw the tip of the third finger from the loop, and insert the end of the wand. Push the wand through until the loop is at the middle and let it lie across the top joints of the fingers. By pressing the middle finger back a little the loop will hold the wand quite firmly; you can turn the hand in any direction and even allow the wand to slide downwards by relaxing the pressure slightly and applying it when you wish to stop it. With practice it will he found that the wand can be suspended in a number of different positions, and at any time desired the thread can be broken and dropped to the floor imperceptibly.
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