Ropes, Ribbons, Strings & Reels in Magic & Mentalism

The timeless elegance of Max Londono's version of the Gypsy Thread.

A stark departure from the standard accepted concept, for the discerning performer who wants something special.

1st edition 2025, PDF 3 pages illustrated, video 49 seconds.

An entire act performed with a length of rope.

Destined to become a classic of magic! Knots jump from end to end – the ends change places – the rope stretches in length – the rope is cut and magically restored – knots in the rope vanish and reappear – it keeps the audience amazed and amused from start to finish.

An ungimmicked rope is used (not supplied). No magnets, cement, snaps or other gimmicks are used. A fast-moving, easily learned rope routine.

Note: Ropesational requires more performing skill than the author's earlier release, Sandsational Rope.

Painstakingly illustrated by Ed Mishell...

Amaze your audience with this seamless and stunning illusion, perfect for any magical show and easy to perform. A spectator ties your wrists with a rope, marking the knots with his own ring or a key, only for the rope to vanish and reappear, perfectly tied with the same knots, around your partner's wrists. This happens instantly, and the rope still has his ring or key - it's the same rope! Packs flat but play's big.

A great illusion for any magician, from beginners to seasoned professionals.

1st edition 2024, PDF 8 pages.

D. Angelo Ferri, a student of Tony Slydini, teaches Slydini's cut and restored rope routine. Every nuance, move, and misdirection is taught in more than 30 minutes of video explanation. Learn a practical, effective, and legendary rope routine.

1st edition 2024, video 32:10.

Finger ring and rope

A borrowed ring is magically removed from one of several loops of rope and replaced on a different loop.

1st edition 1978, 6 pages.

An entire act performed with any piece of rope.

A rope routine that is out of this world. Completely explained in these illustrated directions. Broken down into ten, easy-to-master steps to make learning a breeze. Includes patter, so you can keep your audience in stitches throughout.

As used by many professionals. A natural for the entertainer who travels light, as all you need is rope and a pair of scissors. No magnets, rubber cement, snaps, tape, wires, black art, or other gimmicks to worry about. Use any rope.

"I recommend it without hesitation." - Bill Larsen

"Sandsational Rope is the single...

For those who are familiar with the effect called Fast and Loose or the Endless Chain I don't have to tell you what a brilliant effect this is or the impact it has on an audience. It is because of this that Fast and Loose has been performed for at least 400 years. There are other reasons magicians love this effect, it is not only easy to perform but it is also a joy to perform and it can become a part of your EDC. In fact, if you can get your hands on a piece of string or twine you can perform Fast and Loose.

So what makes this ebook different to the many other books on Fast and Loose?...

A quick routine for the Chain Game, Endless Chain, Loopy Loops, etc. that entertains your audience, and gives them a feel for the con game without taking too long. They are even given a consolation prize, which is immediately taken back, and they are left with "something to think on".

This ebook gives you every line, joke, piece of timing, setup and nuance of the routine. The ebook also takes you through an overview of some of the steps of script writing and routine design used to create the script.

NOTE: Part of this routine relies on wordplay that may not work outside of the English...

This is ideal for walkabout performance or a set close-up or parlour show. A length of rope is handed out for examination and the ends are then tied to form a rope loop. A spectator's watch is borrowed and the strap done up so that the watch is also in a loop. The watch is then threaded onto the double strands of the rope loop which is held between the two hands. By moving his hands up and down, the performer shows how the watch can slide up and down the rope, but provided he does not let go with either of his hands, the watch is safe on the rope.

Then the magician says he will demonstrate...

The 21st Century Threads is an amazing effect that utilizes imaginary super elastic, incredibly strong, invisible threads to pull a silk from one hand, instantly around the performer's back and into the opposite hand. Swoooosh! It’s lightning fast. Most people see nothing, some people may see a blur of the silk as it flies.

This tutorial will show you my amazing Trademark Vanish that I know will become your everyday favorite vanish.

Imagine a king-size Vernet hard tip that can be vanished instantly. Bare hands, no rings, short sleeves and no watch. Absolutely angle-proof and lightning-fast....

Rink, by real name Johan H. van Rinkhuyzen, was a successful Dutch professional close-up magician who won 2nd prize for micro-magic at the 1955 FISM.

• Basic Moves
• Colour-Changing Knots
• Jumping Knots
• Red and White Mystery
• Sympathetic Ropes
• Three to One
• Linking Ropes

1st edition 1969, PDF 21 pages.

A selection of new and novel rope magic from R.C. Buff's rare Rope Leaflets.

Excerpt from the introduction:

Knots and magic effects with them from R.C. Buff.

Rufus Claude Buff, due to his love for ropes and knots, has become affectionately known as "The Wizard of Knotsville" because he lived in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a prolific contributor to books and periodicals. Buff published his own magazine called The Modern Magic as well as Buff's Leaflets. He started writing this book which Joseph K. Schmidt finished and illustrated.

• Publisher's Note
• Foreword
• Square Knot To Two Single Knots—Then Back To Square Knot
• The "Reno Knot"
• A Real Square From Deleware!
• The Thief Knot
• Ashley's "What...

A thread that penetrates stuff, your hand, your thumb, a playing card ...

The performer shows a piece of thread that hangs down from his hand. A playing card is held with the other hand behind the thread. With one smooth motion, the thread penetrates the card and is suddenly behind the playing card. It is hard to believe your eyes.

The gimmick is easy to make and there are no bad angles. This looks as good from the back as it does from the front.

1st edition 2022, video 8:51.

This is the third of three parts. This final part is organized by publication or creator.

• Acknowledgments
• Chapter One: The Abbott Magic Company Section
  • Krazy Kube (Roy Shrimplin)
  • Arturo's Check-R-X
  • Endless Neck Rope
  • Octagoon (Lester Lake)
  • Rope Thru Body (Karson)
  • Embarrassing Rope
  • All Fair Rope Trick
  • Abbott's Wrist Tie Supreme
  • Abbott's Rod Tie
  • Club Performer's Spook Act
• Chapter Two: The Eddie Joseph Section
  • Divorce In Zuzuland
  • The Thumb Tie
  • The Two-Way Cut
  • "Unaccommodating Rope"
  • The Tieless Tie
  • "Secret Ingress"
  • "Space Venture"
  • "Trapped In Space"
  • "Magilocks"
• Chapter Three:...

This is the second of three parts. From the preface:

• Publisher's Foreward
• We Dedicate
• The Fable Of The Hindu Rope Trick
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter One: Knots
  • One Hand And...

This is the first of three parts. It is by far the most thorough compilation of rope tricks ever created. From the preface by Percy Abbott:

"One of my signature routines uses a length of ungimmicked rope that is neither cut nor restored ... I created it 40 years ago and have performed it probably 10000 times. So I am pretty qualified to judge Daniel Rowan's new book on rope magic. And I like it." - Jim Kleefeld (MUM December 2020)

Pure Magic with Rope is Daniel Rowan's fourth collection of new ready-to-work rope and string tricks. Most of the effects do not require an on-stage assistant. All of the tricks are impromptu, play big, but can be done close-up and surrounded. The ebook is a collection of tricks with a 5/8 inch piece of rope...

A novel and powerful ring on rope effect. The cord is woven about your spread fingers to form an impassible gate with a loop beneath. The ends are far from the metal ring, yet it visually jumps onto the loop.

No gimmick or unnatural moves. Opportunities for audience participation and you can be completely surrounded.

Idea for when a ring & rope effect is added to a linking rings routine, cut and restored rope or stand-alone for walk-around or table hopping as a prelude to a later routine.

However, this effect is so impossible in comparison with many simpler ring on rope effects to...

A unique cut and restored rope effect.

• no weird loop in the hand - just cut the rope in the center as a layperson would
• both cut ends are shown separately and apart
• no knots or fumbling
• the rope is snapped like a whip and is fully restored (other endings possible)
• it can be used in another effect or passed out

A collection of string games, useful braiding weaving, knot work and magic with string and rope.

From the introduction:

An age old penetration of your own thumb using a string or chain has been revisited and reworked into a clever and deceptive trick. Simple. Easy to perform. Surrounded. No gimmicks, no gaffs.

A classic of magic we all learned early on and never do, as it's not a very good trick. Until now. The trick has been transformed into a very cute and clever brain teaser with nothing more than a little modified handling and some clever scripting.

1st edition 2021, PDF 24 pages, video 1 min 48 s.

An approximately 3 ft. length of rope is shown and pulled between the hands, it's a solid length of rope, - it is not made of elastic, it doesn't stretch and yet suddenly it begins to get longer and longer ... 5ft., 8ft., 10 ft., - yes, it stretches and stretches until it is 30 feet or longer.

A wonderful eye-popping effect that forms a perfect preface to other rope mysteries. In Milbourne Christopher's original effect no special gimmicks are used, just a rope and the special method of preparation and handling.

THE PLUS: In addition to all this, an alternative handling is given which allows the effect...

Originally this book was titled Tricks with Hair. Twenty-Six outstanding tricks, tips, and secrets that enable you to perform some of the most baffling effects in all of magic!

What is invisible thread? New chapters only in this edition reveal the secrets of invisible thread and even how to make your own. These secrets have been jealously guarded by top close-up and stage performers, as well as magic dealers ... until now.

Today, U. F. Grant is recognized as one of the most phenomenal creators of baffling mysteries. His original manuscript has been updated and packed with new information...