TRICKS TO PLAY ON FRIENDS

Radio Record, Volume VIII, Issue 28, 18 January 1935, Page 49

TRICKS TO PLAY ON FRIENDS

"NEEDLE DART. A GOOD trick ean be with an ordinary needle. See that the point is sharp, and then ask one or two of the company to use this as a dart and throw it, say, from a point-a yard away from the door.so that: it. will ‘Stick in.. However they .may try they fail. Now ask for a piece of thread to be put through the needle so that they may be sure you will use the same needle ang not put another in its place. From the same distance the needle is thrown by you_and enters the target. The secret is. that the thread enables the needle to act as an arrow. ERE IS A TRICK that.requires a bit of practice, and looks. well,.and that vou can safely. suggest should be imitated by your audience, . Place a vile of coins on your elbow and then, by a quick motion, catch them in the palm of your hand... To do this the arm is extended in front of the body with the palm of the hand down. "The elbow is turned so that the pile of coins can be placed on it. A quick swing down of the,arm, with the palm weil onened, will throw the coins inte the hand, though the first few attempts may scatter them. Practise for 4 while until you perfect it. . A TEASER. Take away one ietter and I-am the same. Take away two letters and I am the same, Take away three letters and I am the Same. ; Take away all my letters and I am the same, an It is advisable to seek a safe exit -before telling your friends the answer, which is: The Postman.