Self-Working Rope Magic: 70 Foolproof Tricks

by Karl Fulves

For centuries, rope tricks have been staples of the magician's repertoire. Surprisingly, many of the best ones are "self-working," meaning they do not require unusual dexterity or long hours of practice. This excellent guidebook, written by one of today's foremost authorities on magic, presents 70 of the best, most amazing self-working rope tricks ever devised — tricks that amateur magicians can master in a short time.
After a brief introduction and a section devoted to acquiring and preparing the proper ropes, Karl Fulves begins the book by introducing rope tricks based on simple overhand knots, slip knots and square knots. These are followed by such tricks as the "Vishnu Rope Mystery" and the "Hindu Turban Mystery" in the chapter entitled "Cut-and-Restored Rope." In "Ropes That Think" he demonstrates such fascinating maneuvers as "Liar's Ropes" and "Séance." You'll also learn how to do a one-hand figure eight, perform a "double-ring ceremony" and make an endless chain.
Novice magicians as well as veterans can learn these foolproof tricks quickly and easily with Karl Fulves' clearly worded instructions and over 400 step-by-step illustrations. Along with the specifics of how to perform each trick, Mr. Fulves provides helpful phrases and bits of patter to help readers present each routine with a professional flourish.

Genres: Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1990

Reviews

[William Schram · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am not familiar with magic, so I thought this book would be interesting. I was wrong in the sense that it failed to hold my attention. The book is by no means terrible or mediocre. I just couldn't get into it.

[Ryan Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book easy read,

[Alan · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of Karls self working books are value for money & offer good working illusions, that are performable. These are not just illusions, they are illusions designed to be performed & that is not true of every book of easy to do magic.