It is really possible to tie a knot in a handkerchief without letting go of the ends? Well, yes, it is! Read on to find out the secret.
How It Looks To The Audience
The Magician wagers that he can tie a knot in a handkerchief without letting go of either end, while he is doing it. Before he performs the trick, he lets several spectators try it for themselves. They find it is impossible and accept the Magician's bet. However, within a few seconds, the Magician performs the trick and collects his wager.
How The Trick Is Done
The method is really a bit of a cheat but no one will mind and it will get quite few laughs from the spectators..
Hold the handkerchief at opposite corners and twirl it between your hands. This will roll the handkerchief up like a rope and make it easier to manipulate.
Lay the handkerchief on the table in front of you.
Cross you arms, and while your arms are still crossed, pick up each end of the handkerchief.
With one end of the handkerchief held in each hand, uncross your arms.
As you do so, the ends of the handkerchief will be pulled between your arms and a single knot will form in the middle of the handkerchief.
You have met the terms of the wager and have tied a knot in a handkerchief, without letting go of the ends!
You can then give the handkerchief to the spectators and let them try it for themselves.
Final Tips And Advice
You are not limited to just using a handkerchief for this trick. You can also use a piece of rope, a ladies scarf, a shoelace - or anything else that is available.
Do not perform any trick in public until you have thoroughly rehearsed it and can do it without thinking about it.
The best way to learn any trick is to break it into stages and learn one stage at a time. When you have learned one stage, then move onto the next. When you have learned two stages, then join them together and practice them until you can do them without thinking about them. Then add the next stage. This is a modular approach and works very well.
When you have learned the mechanics of the trick, then you can concentrate on the patter and presentation. Practice what you are going to say as you perform the trick and then blend the patter with the mechanics of the trick.
Remember that a Magician is an actor playing the part of a Magician. So, the better you can act the part, then the better the effect of the trick will be on the audience.
