Self Working
Rope Magic
by Karl Fulves
70 Foolproof
Tricks
For centuries,
rope tricks have been staples of the magician's repertoire.
Surprisingly, many of the best ones are "self-working," meaning they do
not require unusual dexterity or long hours of practice.
This excellent
guidebook, written by one of today's foremost authorities on magic,
presents 70 of the best, most amazing self-working rope tricks ever
devised-tricks that amateur magicians can master in a very short time.
After a brief
introduction and a section devoted to acquiring and preparing the
proper ropes, Karl Fulves begins the book by introducing rope tricks
based on simple overhand knots, slip knots and square knots. These are
followed by such tricks as "The Vishnu Rope Mystery" and the "Hindu
Turban Mystery" in the chapter entitled "Cut-and-Restored Rope." In
"Ropes That Think" he demonstrates such fascinating maneuvers as
"Liars' Ropes" and "Seance." You'll also learn how to do a one-hand
figure eight, perform a "Double-Ring Ceremony" and make an endless
chain.
Novice magicians
as well as veterans can learn these foolproof tricks quickly and eaily
with Karl Fulves' clearly worded instructions and over 400 step-by-step
illustrations. Along with the specifics of how to perform each trick,
Mr. Fulves provides helpful phrases and bits of patter to help readers
present each routine with a professional flourish.
Paperbound, 160
5 3/8" by 8 1/2" pages, 423 illustrations.
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