Early in the 20th century, the venerable British magician Ellis Stanyon set himself the formidable task of recording "every trick yet published in any book or magical magazine." He called this compendium A Dictionary of Magical Effects, and published it

The performer displays two transparent empty glasses and his hands completely empty. Both glasses are placed on each other mouth to mouth. He holds the glasses like a cocktail shaker and moves it as if making a mixed drink.