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KNOT EASY
By Doug Edwards
Auman created it! Hudson redesigned it! Tenkai sensationalized it!
The above refers to the vanishing of a loose overhand knot openly tied in a length of rope.
In the 1930s, Auman and Hudson had wire devices permanently built into the rope. Tenkai did
it onstage secretly employing a long length of thread running off stage. This thread kept the
knot 'in form' until it was released thus causing the knot to collapse.
My method and handling uses a 3 foot / 91 cm piece of rope. The only preparation is to affix a
small piece of magicians wax, about two thirds of the way down, on the rope. Because it only
takes a second or two to position the wax, it can be done at a moment's notice with almost
any type rope.

To begin, hold the rope outstretched between both hands with the prepared/waxed part facing
you (Fig. 1.)
Now, keeping the right hand stationery, move the left hand to the right (Fig. 2) and place the
section it holds directly onto the wax.

Press hard with the right thumb to keep it in place (Fig. 3.)
With the middle finger of the left hand, pull the rope that hangs in the center (Fig. 4)
completely through the loop (Fig. 5.)

You are now holding what appears to be a genuine knot (thanks to the wax!) tied openly in
front of the audience (Fig. 6.)
To make the magic happen, simply flick both wrists outward and the rope will fly upwards in a
startling way, seemingly of its own accord. The knot has vanished! (Fig. 7.)

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