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Effect

Tarbell's Triple Chefalo Knot

Harlan Tarbell · The Tarbell Course, vol. 2, 1942

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

This variation of the Chefalo knot has been popular in my magical programs for years. It is done as a Chinese effect. It looks almost impossible.

Effect

A system of single and interlaced knots are tied in a piece of rope. Ends of rope are given to a spectator to hold.

Without releasing ends each of the knots is quickly removed by performer, starting with lower end.

How it is done

The method, 1 drawing and all it needs, inside the library.

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