Rope Tricks That Aren't 'Rope Tricks'

Struggling with an effect? Any tips (without giving too much away!) you'd like to share?

Moderators: nickj, Lady of Mystery, Mandrake, bananafish, support

A web site set up to sell my book, THE STRIPPER DECK, and future magical/mentalism titles. Web Design for Magicians Aeternum Servare Secreta Manufacturer of modern & unique magic apparatus! Visit Magicbox for all the latest and best effects! UK's Online Magic Tricks and Jokes Shop offers kids and beginner magic tricks and jokes.

Rope Tricks That Aren't 'Rope Tricks'

Postby russpie » Aug 3rd, '17, 11:50



Hi, can anyone suggest some effects involving rope that are not the usual cut & restored, ring on rope, prof nightmare plots please? I've been tasked with doing something with rope at a local society but I think it could do with 'an edge' which is currently beyond my tiny brain. Anything that will avoid the evening being full of similar effects really would be handy.

User avatar
russpie
Senior Member
 
Posts: 773
Joined: Feb 25th, '08, 19:53

Re: Rope Tricks That Aren't 'Rope Tricks'

Postby bmat » Aug 3rd, '17, 17:14

Rope escapes?
Rope through body?
Threading the needle, you can look that one up in Tarbel I believe

bmat
Elite Member
 
Posts: 2921
Joined: Jul 27th, '07, 18:44
Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Re: Rope Tricks That Aren't 'Rope Tricks'

Postby magicofthemind » Aug 4th, '17, 11:33

Hunter's Impossible Knot has been my party piece for over fifty years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_iJUIZhfRg

Get hold of a copy of SW Rope Magic by Karl Fulves. You'll find the Hunter Knot in there, and also a superb routine called Miller's Sliding Knots. You can do both with the same rope.

Barry

User avatar
magicofthemind
Advanced Member
 
Posts: 1197
Joined: Nov 28th, '06, 19:27
Location: London, England (SH/CW)

Re: Rope Tricks That Aren't 'Rope Tricks'

Postby Boris » Aug 4th, '17, 11:37

If you can find it, "The Dennis Loomis Knot Routine...Plus" is packed with rope tricks (non-magic tricks, like tying a one handed knot in two different ways), including his full rope routine that he used professionally when compering. I believe that it's precisely what you are looking for.

Boris
Full Member
 
Posts: 74
Joined: Mar 28th, '14, 15:49

Re: Rope Tricks That Aren't 'Rope Tricks'

Postby russpie » Aug 4th, '17, 13:12

Nice one, thanks for all these. I shall look them up.

User avatar
russpie
Senior Member
 
Posts: 773
Joined: Feb 25th, '08, 19:53

Re: Rope Tricks That Aren't 'Rope Tricks'

Postby Mandrake » Aug 4th, '17, 17:37

Not sure if you can still get it but T.R.A.N.S.P.O.R.T by Steve Gore (there's an old review under that title somewhere on here) is a rope routine which is well different.

Edit: Just found the review at ftopic2814.php

User avatar
Mandrake
'
 
Posts: 27494
Joined: Apr 20th, '03, 21:00
Location: UK (74:AH)

Re: Rope Tricks That Aren't 'Rope Tricks'

Postby Lady of Mystery » Aug 10th, '17, 07:19

Have a look at Tabary's DVDs and book, he's got some really lovely routines .

Foodie chat and recipes at https://therosekitchen.wordpress.com/
User avatar
Lady of Mystery
Senior Moderator
 
Posts: 8870
Joined: Nov 30th, '06, 17:30
Location: On a pink and fluffy cloud (31:AH)


Return to Support & Tips

Playing Cards for Magicians Best prices around! Best prices around! Dude That's Cool Magic MagicWorld Magic Shop for Magic Tricks Sorcery Shop - Home of the ITR World-Of-Magic, Suppliers of quality Magic Worldwide

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 2 guests