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How to stretch a drawing of rope | Saturday Sorcery Dan Harlan tutorial

Join Dan Harlan in this engaging Saturday Sorcery tutorial as he unveils the clever 'Business Card Nightmare' routine! The video kicks off with a captivating performance, showcasing three business cards with drawn rope illustrations that magically stretch to equal lengths. Harlan then breaks down the method, revealing a deceptively simple yet effective gimmick using business cards and a rubber band. The routine cleverly incorporates the 'Out to Lunch' principle, a familiar concept in card magic, and emphasizes the importance of misdirection and smooth handling. Harlan highlights the routine's portability and ease of preparation, suggesting magicians create multiple gimmicked cards for repeated performances. Beau, the video creator, encourages audience engagement and emphasizes the lasting impression created by the souvenir card, often kept as a reminder of the magical experience. Inspired by the classic three-rope trick, this routine is accessible to magicians of all skill levels and is part of the 'Magic with Everyday Objects' download from World's Greatest Magic, proving that magic can be found in the most ordinary of items. Don't miss out on this accessible and impactful routine!

Key points

  • Dan Harlan teaches the Business Card Nightmare routine.

  • The effect uses a cleverly constructed gimmick with business cards and a rubber band.

  • The routine incorporates the 'Out to Lunch' principle.

  • The effect is portable and easy to prepare.

  • The spectator receives a souvenir card with the magician's initials covered by the stretched ropes.

  • The routine is part of the 'Magic with Everyday Objects' download from World's Greatest Magic.