Wednesday, December 20, 2006

String Trick

This trick has a great effect when done right. The handeling is a little bit tricky but once you get it down, it is easy.

Set up

You need two small pieces of thread cut to exactley the same length. I recommend somewhere between 7 and 8 inches long.

How to Preform this trick

Have one of the pieces of string rolled up into a small ball, and put it right in your palm of your right hand, and close your thum slightley (This should be done without the audience knowing). The small ball should stick there. Now have the other string in your left hand and you are ready to preform.

Presentation

Now that you have both pieces in your right and left hand. Show one of the strings to the audience and rip it into about 4 to 5 pieces, and make it into a small ball. Here comes the hard part, switching the torn ball for the full ball of string. While your audience is looking at you crumble the string into a small ball, have the other string ready to switch behind your index and your pointer fingers. Now swipe for the torn ball and replace it for the real full ball, at the same time palming the torn ball into your left hand.

Tips

Practice makes perfect