Next comes a trick in which a hidden Half fill one tumbler with water then ask your friend if he can place the paper across the two empty tumblers in such a way that it will support the one with water in it. matchbox plays an important part; it is also very simple to perform.
Four matchboxes are used, three empty and one with a few matches in it.. Strap ta the one with the matches to your arm by
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