Endless Chain

Endless ChainSomething Totally Different! The underground con game known as the Endless Chain has its roots in an old gypsy swindle from the 1500s called "Pricking the Garter." It was subsequently adopted by magicians in the 1800s and has been used to delight, captivate and humorously frustrate audiences to this day. In this video, you'll meet three different performers who each take a turn at demonstrating this classic scam. Johnny Thompson leads off with a three

and even magicians who don't know the secret

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the spectator finds her OWN selection

this now easily ranks as #1 in my collection

Threading the Eye of the Needle - A loop of rope is held in the performer's closed fist yet he is able to instantly thread the other end of the rope through the loop instantly

but has a high emotional impact

Cut and Restored Rope Trick - A classic of magic made easy

we always have many playing cards on our table -- the practice decks

Ginza Shift to Card Case

and helped to develop the commercial use of telegraphy