Christopher's Jumping Knot

Christopher uses this as a follow-up for his “Three Knots in a Rope,” just described.

Effect

Performer ties a knot about a foot and a half from the end of a sixfoot piece of soft clothesline. He places that end of rope under his left foot so it is held firmly to floor. Knot is plainly seen by audience above foot. Right hand holds other end of rope in air so rope is taut. Suddenly the knot jumps from the lower part of the rope to the upper part.