CHAP. XXVI.
To transforme any one small thing into any other forme by folding of paper.
TAke a sheet of paper, or a handkercher, and fold or double the same, so as one side be a little longer then another: then put a counter be∣tween the two sides or leaves of the paper or handkercher, up to the mid∣le of the top of the fold, holding the same so as it be not perceived, and any a groat on the outside thereof, right against the counter, and fold it down to the end of the longer side: and when you unfold it again, the groat will be where the counter was, and the counter where the groat was; so as some will suppose that you have transubstantiated the money into a counter, and with this many feats may be done.
The like or rather stranger than it may be done, with two papers three inches square a piece, divided by two folds into three equall parts at either side, so as each folded paper remain one inch square: then glow the back∣sides of the two papers together as they are folded, & not as they are open, and so shall both papers seem to be but one; and which side soever you o∣pen, it shall appear to be the same, if you hide handsomely the bottome, as you may well do with your middle finger, so as if you have a groat in the one and a counter in the other, you (having shewed but one) may by turning the paper seem to transubstantiate it. This may be best performed, by putting it under a candlestick, or a hat, &c. and with * 1.1 words seem to do the feat.