A rubber band is stretched
between the index finger and thumb of the left hand, and a second rubber
band, dangling from the right index finger is lowered into the half
circle created by the left thumb and index finger. The right thumb moves
into the loop of the band dangling from the right index finger. This
locks the bands together, stretched between the index fingers and thumbs
of both hands. There seems to be no way the hands could separate
without taking the bands off the fingers, and yet that is exactly what
happens. With no cover or confusion whatsoever, the rubber bands seem to
melt apart, one strand at a time. The fact that is repeated twice only
adds to the mystery. Finally, the spectator himself holds onto one band,
as the performer's band melts through it.
The
Crazy Man's Handcuff"s is better known as one of the only effects David
Copperfield chose to perform TWICE on his television specials, and one
of the only close-up effects he performed in his traveling illusion
show.
But it's more than that. It is the
complete presentation of one of the best walk around performance pieces
of all time. If you perform corporate shows, hospitality
suites, restaurants, bars or just casually for friends, this will surely
become one of your favorites. Every detail of the techniques is
explained, with sharply focused illustrations of ever movement.
but
it takes more than funny patter and technical secrets to create a
classic. you'll need to understand the timing, the routining and the
psychological principles that fool the mind - not just the eye - of the
most critical observer. You'll learn these true secrets of performing
this effect here.
By following these
instructions precisely, you will create a close-up illusion with
ordinary rubber hands that would make the finest magicians in the world
proud!
Pages: 8 Pages - 8.5" x 11" Staplebound
