An incredibly cruel magic trick from a 16th century books

In 1648 Louis XIV, crowned with a wreath of roses and carrying a bunch of roses in his hand, kindled the fire, danced at it and partook of the banquet afterwards in the town hall.

Now that’s some Midsommar shit.

But this was the last occasion when a monarch presided at the midsummer bonfire in Paris.

Oh. Literally.

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The instructions — the notion — comes off as having been brainstormed by a 12 year old.

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Hey, I resemble that remark!

(but none of my stupid stuff involved animals)

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These were the days when blood sports were popular entertainment.

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The “folly” dish was a big part of ye olde banquet. Serving “roast” animals that were actually alive was a frequent trick- like the four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie. Wouldn’t want to be the guy who had to pluck the live capon, though.

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Have you seen The Bridge?

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a-are magicians insane?

Gob: “Michael, I have a bag with a dead dove in it in the fridge.”

Later that day, Michael opens the fridge door, sees a bag labeled “Dead Dove, do not eat.”

Opens it up, looks inside.

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Oblig:

I can saw a woman in two
But you won’t want to look in the box when I’m through
I can make love disappear
For my next trick, I’ll need a volunteer

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