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following is a good impromptu combination that can be done anywhere, no preparation being necessary.

Roll up three paper pellets about the size of a pea and throw them on a table or chair seat where all can see them. Then showing the right hand empty, pick up a pellet with the thumb and finger of the left and place it in the right, saying, "one," and immediately closing the hand. Repeat with the second, saying, "two." Pick up the third and say: "This one we will send on its travels." Throw it under some piece of furniture or out of the window, and immediately opening the right hand, throw the three pellets on the chair.

Continue, "Didn't you catch it? I'll do it