The Throw-away Coat Tie

This has been popular with stage performers - among them, Houdini, Carter, Blackstone, Percy Abbott.

Performer has his hands tied with a piece of tape behind his back. He steps behind a screen or curtain for a moment, tosses his coat out, and immediately comes out. with his hands still tied. He then steps behind screen again and gets his coat on in an instant while hands are securely bound.

This makes a good effect to use before the Cabinet Séance. It gives a good excuse for working without your coat if you care to do so. After your coat is off, tapes are cut away, and then you proceed with séance.