The Hindu Thread Trick

often referred to as The Gypsy Thread

By Lewis Ganson

A Supreme Magic Publication

The Hindu Thread, also known as The Gypsy Thread, is a classic of magic for a good reason. Audience reactions are very strong and it is extremely versatile by way of presentation. A thread is shown to the audience. One piece at a time, the thread is broken into several short pieces. The pieces are then rolled into a small ball. The performer grabs two of the pieces and pulls them apart, only to find the thread has been magically restored. Many of the top names in magic have performed this effect as a closer to their act. It's that strong.

 Many of the best magicians have made the gypsy thread a feature of their performances: Fred Kaps, Ricky Jay, Billy McComb, Ali Bongo, and Eugene Burger to name a few. Lewis Ganson teaches in detail with text, photos and illustrations the ins and outs of this routine. This was part of the famous Ganson Teach-In series originally published by Supreme Magic Inc.

Contents Include:

5 Introduction
6 The Hindu Thread Trick
6 - The Effect
6 - The Thread
6 - Preparation
8 - Presentation
13 Marconick's Gypsy Thread
13 - Preparation
14 - Performance
18 Easy Gypsy Thread
18 - Performance
20 Ali Bongo's Experience
20 - The Routine
20 - The Thread Or Cotton
21 - Shows For Children
21 - The Needle Threading Addition
21 - Preparation
21 - Performance
23 - Jewelled Scabbard Gag
23 - Humorous Gypsy Thread
23 - Disposal Of The Pieces
24 - Breaking The Thread
24 - Displaying The Pieces
24 - David Nixon's Idea
25 - The Bongo Gypsy Thread Suit
25 - Patter
26 - A Note On The Preparation
26 - Chadwick's Mending Cotton Versus Tacking Thread
27 - Repeating Impromptu
27 - Dany Ray
28 Pat Conway's Routine
28 - Requirements
28 - Preparation
30 - Performance
32 Conclusion  

 

Details: The Hindu Thread Trick often referred to as The Gypsy Thread

24 pages, soft covers, saddle-stitched, size: 7.5" by 9.5"