hexenknoten \n silks are suddenly knotted together, then loose again, secret rubber band, attachment at back of chair that holds it until needed \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1905
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Hexenknoten
silks are suddenly knotted together, then loose again, secret rubber band, attachment at back of chair that holds it until needed
the penetrating ring \n fingers trapped with rubber band, yet finger ring gets on finger \n unknown
1941/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 1
Unknown
The Penetrating Ring
fingers trapped with rubber band, yet finger ring gets on finger
dai vernon's adaption of bill bowman's "clipped" \n rubber band is linked to safety pins when jumped off bill \n dai vernon \n bill bowman \n pop-off \n bill bowman \n clipped! \n bill bowman \n dai vernon
1957
the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon, Bill Bowman
Dai Vernon's Adaption of Bill Bowman's "Clipped"
rubber band is linked to safety pins when jumped off bill
snap! \n rubber band around folded business card, both cut but rubber band remains intact, should be called "snappy" \n sid lorraine \n comment on p. 52 \n babel \n karl fulves
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Sid Lorraine
Snap!
rubber band around folded business card, both cut but rubber band remains intact, should be called "Snappy"
snap! \n \n harry lorayne \n babel \n karl fulves \n snap! handling \n steve beam \n snap! \n harry lorayne \n !pans \n joe rindfleisch
1969
hex! Harry Lorayne
linked paper-clip idea \n rubber band is linked to safety pins when jumped off bill \n unknown \n clipped \n bill bowman
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
Unknown
Linked Paper-Clip Idea
rubber band is linked to safety pins when jumped off bill
snap! plus \n three part routine: one of two rubber bands vanishes from classic penetration position, broken and restored, second rubberband appears and vanishes \n harry lorayne \n walter rollins
1971
reputation-makers Harry Lorayne, Walter Rollins
Snap! Plus
three part routine: one of two rubber bands vanishes from classic penetration position, broken and restored, second rubberband appears and vanishes
the uncanny penetrating rubber bands \n now known as "crazy man's handcuffs" \n unknown \n penetrating bands \n unknown \n on again, off again \n joe rindfleisch
1972
tarbell course in magic — volume 7
Unknown
twister \n puzzle about twisted wide rubber band \n alex elmsley \n let's do the twist \n alex elmsley \n twister \n alex elmsley \n tale twister \n karl fulves \n the twister \n alex elmsley
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Alex Elmsley
sgt. elastec and the clip artists \n paper clips on folded bill, bill pulled and clips linked, with rubber band \n harry lorayne
1977
the magic book Harry Lorayne
Sgt. Elastec and the Clip Artists
paper clips on folded bill, bill pulled and clips linked, with rubber band
elastic illusion \n single rubber band splits in two, starts with optical illusion and single band \n derek dingle \n larry arcuri & karl fulves \n elastrik \n karl fulves \n elastic illusion \n derek dingle
1978
the chronicles Derek Dingle
Elastic Illusion
single rubber band splits in two, starts with optical illusion and single band
a puzzle \n rubber band configuration between fingers, "it should be noted, that neal is 8 years old." \n neal thomas \n elastic solution \n neal thomas \n strange interlude \n neal thomas
1978
the chronicles Neal Thomas
A Puzzle
rubber band configuration between fingers, "It should be noted, that Neal is 8 years old."
betcha-can't \n putting rubber band around spectator's hand that he cannot remove one-handed \n unknown \n try your hand at this \n unknown
1979
elastrix
Unknown
Betcha-Can't
putting rubber band around spectator's hand that he cannot remove one-handed
try your hand at this \n putting rubber band around spectator's hand that he cannot remove one-handed \n unknown \n betcha-can't \n unknown
1979
elastrix
Unknown
Try Your Hand at This
putting rubber band around spectator's hand that he cannot remove one-handed
let's do the twist \n puzzle about twisted wide rubber band \n alex elmsley \n abracadabra, jan. 8, 1955 \n twister \n alex elmsley
1979
elastrix Alex Elmsley
cyprian's passage \n rubber band around case, card visibly pushed through \n father cyprian \n other applications \n karl fulves
1979
cryptology Father Cyprian
Cyprian's Passage
rubber band around case, card visibly pushed through
stretch \n rubber banded deck, top card pulled through and penetrates rubber band \n paul harris \n s-t-r-e-t-c-h stretched \n john f. mendoza \n stretch aka rubber band scam (revised) \n paul harris \n stretching 'stretched' \n peter gunn
1979
close-up entertainer Paul Harris
Stretch
rubber banded deck, top card pulled through and penetrates rubber band
jumping band \n rubber band jumps from two finger to other two fingers
- the exchange jump (two rubber bands simultaneously)
- for the skeptics (locked with another rubber band) \n stanley collins
1979
elastrix Stanley Collins
Jumping Band
rubber band jumps from two finger to other two fingers
The Exchange Jump (two rubber bands simultaneously)
For the Skeptics (locked with another rubber band)
the jumping band \n rubber band between two fingers, apparently penetrates one while spectator is holding the finger \n fred furman \n the magical bulletin, jan. 1921
1979
elastrix Fred Furman
The Jumping Band
rubber band between two fingers, apparently penetrates one while spectator is holding the finger
twister \n no. 54, performer twist rubber band and spectator holds it, he cannot untwist it \n alex elmsley \n twister \n alex elmsley
1981
self-working table magic Alex Elmsley
Twister
No. 54, performer twist rubber band and spectator holds it, he cannot untwist it
tale twister \n no. 55, variation on elmsley's twister with two pens \n karl fulves \n twister \n alex elmsley
1981
self-working table magic Karl Fulves
Tale Twister
No. 55, variation on Elmsley's Twister with two pens
flying clipper \n no. 60, double jumping rubber band routine, on one is a paper clip, looks like clip jumps from band to band \n bruce elliott
1981
self-working table magic Bruce Elliott
Flying Clipper
No. 60, double jumping rubber band routine, on one is a paper clip, looks like clip jumps from band to band
strange interlude \n no. 62, rubber band configuration between fingers \n neal thomas \n a puzzle \n neal thomas
1981
self-working table magic Neal Thomas
elastic illusion \n sleeving \n derek dingle \n elastic illusion \n derek dingle \n the andrus bands \n jerry andrus \n robber bands \n scott robinson \n one-t(w)o-one \n joe rindfleisch
1982
the complete works of derek dingle Derek Dingle
flash link \n really linked, see credit correction on page lxix \n michael weber \n gaëtan bloom
1983
the collected almanac Michael Weber, Gaëtan Bloom
rubber ringer \n finger ring on rubber band \n bill kalush \n convincer for rubber ringer \n steve beam \n rubber ringer \n bill kalush \n the impromptu link \n jay sankey \n richard sanders \n a marriage of convenience \n joe rindfleisch \n ringleader \n simon aronson \n three bits on the band \n r. paul wilson \n ring bandit \n michael powers
1983
the collected almanac Bill Kalush
upward mobility \n card rises, then card rises through rubber band of banded deck and stops halfway with band through center of card \n michael weber
1984
side effects Michael Weber
Upward Mobility
card rises, then card rises through rubber band of banded deck and stops halfway with band through center of card
elastic infiltration \n rubberband around card case is initialed, vanishes and reappears inside case around deck \n jay sankey \n the creeps \n ben harris \n packs a wallet! \n david acer
1986
sankey panky Jay Sankey
Elastic Infiltration
rubberband around card case is initialed, vanishes and reappears inside case around deck
ring band-it \n finger ring on rubber band \n michael ammar \n band display \n a. berkeley davis \n ringleader \n simon aronson
1986
magical arts journal Michael Ammar
the dissolving rubber band \n as climax to usual penetration \n george d. franzen \n the dissolving rubber band \n george d. franzen \n abandon \n tomas blomberg
1987
apocalypse vol. 6-10 George D. Franzen
the impromptu link \n two phases \n jay sankey \n richard sanders \n rubber ringer \n bill kalush
1987
when creators collide... Jay Sankey, Richard Sanders
bill's monte \n rubber band around finger, spectator must trap it by grabbing correct finger \n bill wisch \n fred furman (encyclopedia of impromptu magic, p. 510, the magic book, p. 45)
1988
the chronicles Bill Wisch
Bill's Monte
rubber band around finger, spectator must trap it by grabbing correct finger
Inspired by
Fred Furman (Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic, p. 510, The Magic Book, p. 45)
linking rubber bands \n \n dan harlan \n mitch williams \n the linking bands pinch \n michael ammar \n stretching it \n michael weber \n chris kenner \n the jo-dan link \n joe rindfleisch \n remote link \n joe rindfleisch \n a marriage of convenience \n joe rindfleisch \n the locker \n troy hooser
1988
magical arts journal Dan Harlan, Mitch Williams
traveling cash \n folded bill jumps up the ladder of two rubber bands between fingers \n dan harlan \n klaatu, barada, nikto \n lee freed
1988
the minotaur Dan Harlan
Traveling Cash
folded bill jumps up the ladder of two rubber bands between fingers
houdini escapes \n rubber band jumps from first and second to third and fourth finger, with second band around finger tips \n karrell fox
1988
my latest book Karrell Fox
Houdini Escapes
rubber band jumps from first and second to third and fourth finger, with second band around finger tips
the battle of the bands \n \n chris kenner \n stretching it \n michael weber \n chris kenner \n missing link \n chris kenner
1989
the trapdoor — volume two Chris Kenner
bang, you're dead! \n boomerang rubberband \n carl albright \n apocalypse variations or additions \n dr. gordon j. arquette
1991
apocalypse vol. 11-15 Carl Albright
stretching it \n card pocketed, banded deck, rubber band vanishes and reappears around pocketed card, two methods \n edward marlo \n stretching it too far \n ken simmons
1991
banded deck effects Edward Marlo
Stretching It
card pocketed, banded deck, rubber band vanishes and reappears around pocketed card, two methods
stretching it too far \n card pocketed, banded deck, rubber band vanishes and reappears around pocketed card, two methods \n ken simmons \n stretching it \n edward marlo
1991
banded deck effects Ken Simmons
Stretching It Too Far
card pocketed, banded deck, rubber band vanishes and reappears around pocketed card, two methods
robber bands \n one of two rubber bands vanishes \n scott robinson \n elastic illusion \n derek dingle \n robber bands \n scott robinson
1991
the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson
stretching it \n - phase one (linking)
- phase two unlinking (dan harlan position) \n michael weber \n chris kenner \n linking rubber bands \n dan harlan \n mitch williams \n the battle of the bands \n chris kenner \n missing link \n chris kenner
1991
life savers Michael Weber, Chris Kenner
apocalypse variations or additions \n \n dr. gordon j. arquette \n bang, you're dead! \n carl albright
1992
apocalypse vol. 11-15 Dr. Gordon J. Arquette
encoded \n one of several rubber bands is selected, when stretched "you will pick me" is seen written on it \n steve beam \n elashtick \n richard bartram, jr.
1992
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam
Encoded
one of several rubber bands is selected, when stretched "You will pick me" is seen written on it
missing link \n \n chris kenner \n the battle of the bands \n chris kenner \n stretching it \n michael weber \n chris kenner \n three bits on the band \n r. paul wilson
1992
totally out of control Chris Kenner
duet \n penetrating rubber bands variations and handling, crazy man's handcuffs \n mark fitzgerald
1992
the trapdoor — volume two Mark Fitzgerald
Duet
penetrating rubber bands variations and handling, crazy man's handcuffs
dating game \n three names written on paper, one is the girlfriend, pencil on rubber band moves to answer questions \n karl fulves \n "pendulum" (bob ostin)
1993
easy-to-do magic tricks for children Karl Fulves
Dating Game
three names written on paper, one is the girlfriend, pencil on rubber band moves to answer questions
klaatu, barada, nikto \n folded bill jumps up the ladder of two rubber bands between fingers, finessed initial set-up \n lee freed \n traveling cash \n dan harlan
1993
mo — modus operandi Lee Freed
Klaatu, Barada, Nikto
folded bill jumps up the ladder of two rubber bands between fingers, finessed initial set-up
elastic lock \n rubber band used to lock fingers, another one still manages to be around finger \n karl fulves
1993
easy-to-do magic tricks for children Karl Fulves
Elastic Lock
rubber band used to lock fingers, another one still manages to be around finger
by any stretch \n small and large rubber band around fingers, spectator holds fingers, the bands transpose, spectator has to close eyes, duplicate on wrist \n karl fulves \n ken kuroki trick \n interval of darkness \n karl fulves \n brass band \n karl fulves \n contraband \n karl fulves \n ghost goblet \n karl fulves \n informant \n karl fulves \n coffee cup bet \n unknown
1993
rigmarole Karl Fulves
By Any Stretch
small and large rubber band around fingers, spectator holds fingers, the bands transpose, spectator has to close eyes, duplicate on wrist
interval of darkness \n "by any stretch - part two of a continuing series"
rubber band on performer's finger, spectator holds finger and closes eyes, rubber band is released, repeat phase \n karl fulves \n by any stretch \n karl fulves \n interval of darkness \n karl fulves
1993
verbatim Karl Fulves
Interval of Darkness
"By Any Stretch - Part Two of a continuing series"
rubber band on performer's finger, spectator holds finger and closes eyes, rubber band is released, repeat phase
slurp! \n rubber band moves into hand and vanishes, band around wrists, hand as puppet \n joe rindfleisch \n the incredible shrinking rubber band \n dan harlan
1995
elastrix — volume 2 Joe Rindfleisch
Slurp!
rubber band moves into hand and vanishes, band around wrists, hand as puppet
one-t(w)o-one \n one rubber band becomes two and one again \n joe rindfleisch \n elastic illusion \n derek dingle
1995
elastrix — volume 2 Joe Rindfleisch
the way they make them \n piece broken off rubber band, they become two rubber bands, then dozens of little bands appear \n joe rindfleisch
1995
elastrix - volume 2 Joe Rindfleisch
The Way They Make Them
piece broken off rubber band, they become two rubber bands, then dozens of little bands appear
banded together \n rubber band around deck, vanishes and reappears in case, banded deck face up on table, face card changes \n jon racherbaumer \n snaparoon \n don england \n a-band-ment \n ken simmons
1995
mo — modus operandi Jon Racherbaumer
Banded Together
rubber band around deck, vanishes and reappears in case, banded deck face up on table, face card changes
robber bands \n one of two rubber bands vanishes \n scott robinson \n elastic illusion \n derek dingle \n robber bands \n scott robinson
1995
vienna notes Scott Robinson
remote link \n spectator holds bands between fingers \n joe rindfleisch \n linking rubber bands \n dan harlan \n mitch williams
1995
elastrix — volume 2 Joe Rindfleisch
a marriage of convenience \n \n joe rindfleisch \n rubber ringer \n bill kalush \n linking rubber bands \n dan harlan \n mitch williams
1995
elastrix — volume 2 Joe Rindfleisch
on again, off again \n brass ring penetrates rubber band
- first penetration - on!
- second penetration - off!
- third penetration - on again!
- fourth penetration - off again!
- fifth penetration - on once more!
- sixth penetration - spin off!
- seventh penetration - off on command!
- final phase - link and restoration! \n joe rindfleisch \n the uncanny penetrating rubber bands \n unknown
1995
elastrix — volume 2 Joe Rindfleisch
brass band \n rubber band on performer's third finger, spectator holds second and third fingers and closes eyes, rubber band is now on second and third fingers \n karl fulves \n by any stretch \n karl fulves \n band it \n karl fulves
1995
underworld Karl Fulves
Brass Band
rubber band on performer's third finger, spectator holds second and third fingers and closes eyes, rubber band is now on second and third fingers
band it \n no. 21, rubber band on performer's fourth finger, spectator holds second and third fingers and closes eyes, rubber band is now on second and third fingers \n karl fulves \n brass band \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
Band It
No. 21, rubber band on performer's fourth finger, spectator holds second and third fingers and closes eyes, rubber band is now on second and third fingers
interval of darkness \n no. 22, rubber band on performer's finger, spectator holds finger and closes eyes, rubber band is released, repeat phase \n karl fulves \n interval of darkness \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
Interval of Darkness
No. 22, rubber band on performer's finger, spectator holds finger and closes eyes, rubber band is released, repeat phase
stretching it \n rubber band travels from fingers of one hand to wrist of other hand \n joe rindfleisch
1997
the trapdoor - volume three Joe Rindfleisch
Stretching It
rubber band travels from fingers of one hand to wrist of other hand
contraband \n rubber band around third finger, held by spectator who closes eyes, band jumps to fourth finger, wrist hide-out, band can also jump to spectator's wrist \n karl fulves \n by any stretch \n karl fulves
1997
underworld Karl Fulves
Contraband
rubber band around third finger, held by spectator who closes eyes, band jumps to fourth finger, wrist hide-out, band can also jump to spectator's wrist
tortilla - the magnifico flea \n one rubber band lies on strands of another that is pulled tight, it moves upwards by itself \n slydini
1998
linking rubber band mystery Slydini
Tortilla - The Magnifico Flea
one rubber band lies on strands of another that is pulled tight, it moves upwards by itself
the locker \n dan harlan's linking rubber bands, pad lock appears linked with the bands as a climax \n troy hooser \n linking rubber bands \n dan harlan \n mitch williams
1998
the trapdoor — volume three Troy Hooser
The Locker
Dan Harlan's linking rubber bands, pad lock appears linked with the bands as a climax
ghost goblet \n "short takes"
glass goblet on table upside down, rubber band around bottom, spectator puts finger on top and closes eyes, rubber band frees from spectator's finger and is around performer's \n karl fulves \n by any stretch \n karl fulves
1998
the fine print Karl Fulves
Ghost Goblet
"Short Takes"
glass goblet on table upside down, rubber band around bottom, spectator puts finger on top and closes eyes, rubber band frees from spectator's finger and is around performer's
bandido \n "unsolved mysteries"
rubber band around styrofoam cup moves up and down by itself, posed as a problem \n karl fulves
1999
the fine print Karl Fulves
Bandido
"Unsolved Mysteries"
rubber band around styrofoam cup moves up and down by itself, posed as a problem
three bits on the band \n three ideas for rubber bands \n r. paul wilson \n rubber ringer \n bill kalush \n missing link \n chris kenner
2001
omerta R. Paul Wilson
stretch \n three phase routine with rubberbands and ring, link and unlink and vanish and appear
- rubberbound (page 9)
- ringshot (page 11)
- ringlink bros (page 13) \n daniel garcia
2002
next Daniel Garcia
Stretch
Three phase routine with rubberbands and ring, link and unlink and vanish and appear
coffee cup bet \n rubber band around wrist and one finger, cup hanged on same finger, rubber band has to be maneuvered into cup, spectator has to close eyes and touch finger \n unknown \n by any stretch \n karl fulves
2002
latter day secrets
Unknown
Coffee Cup Bet
rubber band around wrist and one finger, cup hanged on same finger, rubber band has to be maneuvered into cup, spectator has to close eyes and touch finger
rubber band heat \n rubber band becomes hot when stretched, reprinted from "the big stretch" (ada & frank graham, 1985) \n unknown
2004
under tension
Unknown
Rubber Band Heat
rubber band becomes hot when stretched, reprinted from "The Big Stretch" (Ada & Frank Graham, 1985)
stretching exercises \n card location with hidden rubber band in deck, then a rubber band vanishes and reappears in deck around some card and a selection jumps out \n karl fulves
2004
under tension Karl Fulves
Stretching Exercises
card location with hidden rubber band in deck, then a rubber band vanishes and reappears in deck around some card and a selection jumps out
packs a wallet! \n rubberband wrapped around wallet vanishes, appears around a credit card inside the wallet \n david acer \n elastic infiltration \n jay sankey
2004
random acts of magic David Acer
Packs a Wallet!
Rubberband wrapped around wallet vanishes, appears around a credit card inside the wallet
bandini \n qd & kd in banded deck, king penetrates rubber band visually together with butter knife, queen pops out \n karl fulves
2004
under tension Karl Fulves
Bandini
QD & KD in banded deck, king penetrates rubber band visually together with butter knife, queen pops out
stretching the truth \n word written on wide rubber band when stretched is no longer readable when collapsed, instant stooge application \n karl fulves \n database \n karl fulves
2005
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Stretching The Truth
word written on wide rubber band when stretched is no longer readable when collapsed, instant stooge application
auto kinetic \n blank cards with street names, spectator writes his street on one, arranged in face-down row on table, ungaffed toy car moves towards spectator's card with rubber band held motionless above \n karl fulves \n "pendulum" (bob ostin, marketed effect) \n the koornwinder kar \n dick koornwinder
2006
prolix Karl Fulves
Auto Kinetic
blank cards with street names, spectator writes his street on one, arranged in face-down row on table, ungaffed toy car moves towards spectator's card with rubber band held motionless above
card kinetic \n cards in row on table, ace of spades next to row, rubber band stretched over it and used to move ace along row, suddenly it moves towards selection and back and they transpose \n karl fulves \n "pendulum" (bob ostin, marketed effect)
2006
prolix Karl Fulves
Card Kinetic
cards in row on table, Ace of Spades next to row, rubber band stretched over it and used to move Ace along row, suddenly it moves towards selection and back and they transpose
a band on \n after doing penetrating rubber bands / crazy mans handcuffs, one of the rubberbands vanishes and appears looped on performer's ear \n tomas blomberg \n abandon \n tomas blomberg
2006
erik nordvall lecture notes asia 2006 Tomas Blomberg
A Band On
After doing Penetrating Rubber Bands / Crazy Mans Handcuffs, one of the rubberbands vanishes and appears looped on performer's ear
band through hand \n or string, rubber band penetrates finger and vanishes (if rubber band is used) \n martin gardner \n fun with string (joseph leeming, 1940) \n back story \n karl fulves
2007
prolix Martin Gardner
Band Through Hand
or string, rubber band penetrates finger and vanishes (if rubber band is used)
clipped! \n rubber band is linked to safety pins when jumped off bill \n bill bowman \n dai vernon \n dai vernon's adaption of bill bowman's "clipped" \n dai vernon \n bill bowman
2011
mr. mysto's wizard academy Bill Bowman, Dai Vernon
Clipped!
rubber band is linked to safety pins when jumped off bill
the silly little rubber band trick \n rubberband starts dangling from thumb, with a wave becomes intertwined between the fingers, more of a stunt \n shane cobalt
2012
chasing dovetails Shane Cobalt
The Silly Little Rubber Band Trick
Rubberband starts dangling from thumb, with a wave becomes intertwined between the fingers, more of a stunt
rubber-behr \n (gummi-behr)
one of two rubber bands vanish, two selections made, rubber band finds first one, banded card then changes into thought-of second one \n jan logemann \n herbert - the trained rubber band \n denis behr
2013
stand-up fantasies Jan Logemann
Rubber-Behr
(Gummi-Behr)
one of two rubber bands vanish, two selections made, rubber band finds first one, banded card then changes into thought-of second one
the dissolving rubber band \n as climax to crazy man's hand cuffs \n george d. franzen \n the dissolving rubber band \n george d. franzen
2013
stand-up fantasies George D. Franzen
abandon \n after doing crazy man´s handcuffs, one of the bands merges into the other \n tomas blomberg \n the dissolving rubber band \n george d. franzen \n a band on \n tomas blomberg
2015
blomberg laboratories Tomas Blomberg
ABandOn
after doing Crazy Man´s Handcuffs, one of the bands merges into the other
magic lesson \n six-phase routine where a rubber band and a borrowed ring are linked and unlinked several times. when the ring is going to be handed back to its owner, it changes places with the rubber band \n tomas blomberg \n "pinnacle" (russ niedzwiecki dvd, 2005) \n ringleader \n simon aronson
2015
blomberg laboratories Tomas Blomberg
Magic Lesson
six-phase routine where a rubber band and a borrowed ring are linked and unlinked several times. When the ring is going to be handed back to its owner, it changes places with the rubber band
crazyman's split \n spectator and magician hold onto a single rubberband together, a gentle tap splits it into two rubberbands \n henry harrius
2016
pure Henry Harrius
Crazyman's Split
Spectator and magician hold onto a single rubberband together, a gentle tap splits it into two rubberbands
ring bandit \n three-phase routine with one-inch steel ring
- garcia position (danny garcia) \n michael powers \n rubber ringer \n bill kalush
2019
tesseract Michael Powers