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KNOT EASYBy Doug Edwards
Auman created it! Hudson redesigned it! Tenkai sensationalized
it!
The above refers to the vanishing of a loose overhand knot
openly tied in a length of rope.
In the 1930s, Auman and Hudson had wire devices permanently
built into the rope. Tenkai did
it onstage secretly employing a long length of thread running
off stage. This thread kept the
knot 'in form' until it was released thus causing the knot to
collapse.
My method and handling uses a 3 foot / 91 cm piece of rope. The
only preparation is to affix a
small piece of magicians wax, about two thirds of the way down,
on the rope. Because it only
takes a second or two to position the wax, it can be done at a
moment's notice with almost
any type rope.
To begin, hold the rope outstretched between both hands with the
prepared/waxed part facing
you (Fig. 1.)
Now, keeping the right hand stationery, move the left hand to
the right (Fig. 2) and place the
section it holds directly onto the wax.
Press hard with the right thumb to keep it in place (Fig.
3.)
With the middle finger of the left hand, pull the rope that
hangs in the center (Fig. 4)
completely through the loop (Fig. 5.)
You are now holding what appears to be a genuine knot (thanks to
the wax!) tied openly in
front of the audience (Fig. 6.)
To make the magic happen, simply flick both wrists outward and
the rope will fly upwards in a
startlin wa seemin l of its own accord. The knot has vanished!
Fi . 7.
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