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Effect

Chair Tie and Release with Bow Knot

Harlan Tarbell · The Tarbell Course, 1926

Time
1 min read + 10 min practice
Materials
In the library
Prerequisites
None

Performer ties rope around top of chair with bow knot on top. At command, rope frees itself from chair.

This may also be performed with a handkerchief.

How it is done

The method, 4 drawings and all it needs, inside the library.

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