Effect
Kellar's Cut and Restored Cord
Harlan Tarbell · The Tarbell Course, 1926
- Time
- 5 min read + 10 min practice
- Materials
- In the library
- Prerequisites
- None
Take care. Working with these objects and effects is inherently dangerous; anyone who attempts them does so at their own risk. Anybody under 18 is advised to undertake them only with a parent's permission and supervision.
Harry Kellar was a great magician. He ranked among the world's best. A masterpiece in his hands was a cut and restored cord trick that baffled even magicians. Kellar died some time ago, but his cord effect lives on.
I give it to you here.
A piece of wrapping cord about 30 inches long is shown and cut in half by a member of the audience.
Performer holds the two pieces far apart to show that the cord has been actually cut into two pieces. Magician then takes two ends, ties them together, and in a moment the cord is restored into one piece again.
How it is done
The method and all it needs, inside the library.
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