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The illusionist shows an empty headdress - a top hat and, going up to the table with it, takes out an alarm clock from it, which he hangs on a hook on the edge of the table. The alarm clock starts ringing. The performer takes out a second alarm clock from the cylinder (Fig. 141) and hangs it next to the first one. The second alarm also rings. Then the magician takes out four more alarm clocks one by one from the cylinder and also hangs them on the edge of the table. All six alarm clocks ring merrily, and the illusionist, showing the cylinder empty, passes it backstage. Touching his hand to the table, he silences the alarm clocks.

Focus watch shop in a hat
Fig. 141

Props:

Headdress - cylinder.

An ordinary alarm clock with small devices.

Five pieces of outer cases of alarm clocks with bells and legs of a special device.

Focus secret:

The secret of the focus lies in the device of alarm clocks, which consist only of outer cases, dials with glass, bells and legs. Only the first alarm clock is real, but special legs and a bell are attached to it; it must freely enter all the other five buildings.

On fig. 142, A shows a view of a real alarm clock, taken out of the cylinder first. The bell is mounted on a strong plate, curved in such a way that a second case can be put on this alarm clock. The legs are attached on curved plates.

From fig. 142, B, where the alarm clock is shown from the side, the device is clearly visible and the purpose of the plates on which the bells and legs are attached is clear.

Focus watch shop in a hat
Fig. 142

On fig. 142, B shows two alarm clocks nested one inside the other; internal alarm (real) shaded for clarity; the body of the outer is indicated by a bold line.

On fig. 142, D shows all six alarm clocks nested one inside the other and placed in a cylinder.

In the cylinder itself, a second bottom is made, with which the clock placed there is closed. The bottom should fit snugly against the sides of the cylinder and rise easily at the right time so that it is easy to get alarm clocks. You can also make a partition inside the cylinder from a material attached to it with an elastic band.

It is clear that the inside of the cylinder should be black, just like all the devices in it that mask the alarm clocks. On a black background, the depth of the cylinder is not so noticeable, especially if it is shown in motion.

It remains only to tell about the arrangement of the table for alarm clocks. A tripod-leg is usually used for it, and the top board is adapted specifically for this number. A small fringe is lowered along the edges of the board, which hides the mechanics of calls, and also masks the hollow cases of alarm clocks from the audience when the magician performs in a circular view, as in a circus.

The call mechanics are very simple. Six electric bells are fixed under the board, powered by DC batteries; the required amount of dry galvanic cells or batteries from pocket flashlights is also placed there. From each battery there is a wiring to the bell, which is displayed to the edge of the table; here it is interrupted and attached with one wire to one spring, the second - to the other. The springs are made so close to each other that viewers mistake them for one hook-shaped plate. When the alarm clock is hung on these hook-plates, the metal ring of its bell closes the electrical circuit and the bell rings until the alarm is removed. Thus, all six electric bells are arranged under the table board. For each bell, one specific pole, let's say the positive one, is connected from the battery to a switch mounted inconspicuously at the top of the table. The switch is on all the time. If you need to stop ringing, turn it off.

In stores selling watch fittings, you can easily buy alarm clock cases, legs, bells, hands, dials and glasses. It remains only to mount the cases, slightly changing the dimensions so that they can be freely inserted into each other and also easily removed.

To simplify, you can make a hook on which alarm clocks are hung, single, from spring steel; it should be slightly raised above the second wire brought under it. Under the weight of the alarm clock, the hook will bend down and close the current circuit.

Author: Vadimov A.A.

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