AN OPTICAL ILLUSION.
A most remarkable optical illusion is on view at the Waxworks, Melbourne. It consists of the upper half of a lady, whose body appears to have been cut in two at the waist. The upper half rests on a shelf suspended by cords, and the puzzle is to ascertain what has become of the lower extremities. The theory of a mirror beneath the shelf is inapplicable, as a sword is passed in every direction immediately below the lady, or rather the half lady. Another circumstance to be noted is that the shelf is made to swing to and fro, and ultimately is removed entirely, the lady supporting herself by holding the cords. The public are permitted to approach as they choose, and shake hands with the visible portion of this remarkable lady, in order to satisfy themselves that she is real flesh and blood, and not a dummy. The illusion is complete and interesting. The secret of this optical phenomenon, which is known as Tbauma, was recently invented by Dr. Lynn, of London, who sold the right of producing it in the Australian Colonies to Mr William Edwards, the long-distance walking champion.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 1347, 30 May 1885, Page 3
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195AN OPTICAL ILLUSION. Temuka Leader, Issue 1347, 30 May 1885, Page 3
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