A rope magic double-header! Straightforward magic can't be beat, especially when it's embellished with the fun of gag scissors and multiplying wands. This first routine takes a while to complete the simple exercise of cutting a length of rope in two and then restoring it, but this is audience participation at its best. And not just with the helper on stage; everyone gets pulled in by watching the entertaining shenanigans play out. Follow it up with another simple visual effect where three different lengths of rope morph into three equal lengths and back again. This classic is still a hit with virtually every audience despite the wide exposure of its basic workings. Daryl's proven ways to elevate the illusion through storytelling and extra handling techniques make this tandem a true staple for every hometown magician's repertoire.
Daryl Hurst's Hometown Magic routines are laser-focused on practical entertainment that can be performed in a variety of formal and informal venues without significant restrictions, giving professional results with simple props and minimal staging. Going beyond the traditional instruction sheets that take a minimalist approach to effect and method, each of Daryl's in-depth guides focuses on storytelling, playfulness, artistry, and education, the fundamentals of creating wonder that elevate magic as a performing art. Sections for each guide include Description, Evaluation, Background, Props, Storyline, Fundamentals, annotated Script, and Keys to Success. These guides can be a valuable resource for researching props and their potential before making a purchase.
1st edition 2025, PDF 20 pages.
word count: 8460 which is equivalent to 33 standard pages of text
