These pictures above and at the right were specially posed under supervision of the author to show the illusion one experiences when watching the "rope trick." Above, the Yogi and his assistant are shown at prayer, while the rope begins its ascent. At the right the spectators apparently see the girl begin her climb up the rope.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

These pictures above and at the right were specially posed under supervision of the author to show the illusion one experiences when watching the "rope trick." Above, the Yogi and his assistant are shown at prayer, while the rope begins its ascent. At the right the spectators apparently see the girl begin her climb up the rope.

[ca. September 1934]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Magic - Magic And Magicians

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