The Million Dollar Knot (Instant Download + PET2.0) - Problem solved! Finally an easy, inexpensive solution for invisible elastic bands--They're expensive and they break easily. Not when you tie them yourself in FIVE SECONDS with NO SPECIAL EQUIPMENT!
The Effect The invisible elastic bands problem SOLVED. Originally popularized by Finn Jon, the invisible elastic band is one of the most versatile and powerful utility gimmicks ever invented (second only to the thumb tip).
But, there's a problem... they're too good. We're talking about an invisible elastic bracelet that you wear around your wrist everywhere you go... With a few of them on your wrist you're ready at a moment's notice to perform any one of hundreds of incredible street magic effects. There is no setup, everything is fully inspectable.
So, what's the problem? We told you, they're too good! Well, that's not the whole story. They're good, and they BREAK relatively EASILY. We get calls all the time from performers who go through a $ 10 pack of 5 Loops brand invisible elastic bands in one night of performing). That means that if you're like the rest of us you're going to be ordering invisible elastic bands again and again.
But, now there's a better way. Now, for the first time, you can TIE YOUR OWN invisible elastic bands in just FIVE SECONDS with NO SPECIAL EQUIPMENT!
Our 10-minute downloadable instructional video will teach you to tie invisible elastic bands step-by-step with over-the-shoulder angles so you learn it fast, learn it right, and use it forever. We've developed the simplest, fastest, invisible elastic band tying system ever invented. It's designed for real performers who use invisible bands every day. Once you've learned
the simple method you'll be able to tie a day's supply of invisible elastic bands in under a minute. And each invisible elastic band will cost you just pennies.
Our video also teaches you five powerful effects you can perform
with the invisible elastic band right away:
The haunted Deck
The Rising Card in Cup
The Pen
The Jumping Fork from Glass (new version in the SPECTATOR'S HAND)
The Fork
In order to tie your own invisible elastic bands you'll need a supply of Professional Elastic Invisible Thread. One spool of thread and block of wax, included with your order, will allow you to tie 200-400 invisible elastic bands.
Restaurant magicians use invisible elastic bands to perform levitations without clumsy reels, street magicians use them to bring in bigger tips, and mentalists use them to perform incredible psychic feats. They're great on stage, in the bar, at school, work, and they absolutely FRY people at home (especially if they know how some of your other effects work).
Take it to the next level: invisible elastic bands work incredibly well in conjunction with our most popular levitation system, The House. If you have The House set up in your environment and some invisible elastic bands on your body you're fully armed and ready to perform.
We'd like to say a special thanks to Finn Jon for popularizing the invisible elastic band, and for adapting a wide range of existing effects for use with the invisible elastic band.
Demo video #2 features Oz talking about his experience with The Million Dollar Knot.
FREE BONUS: When you purchase this product from Penguin you'll
gain access to a special private discussion forum exclusively for magicians who perform this effect. This is a free feature that can be
very helpful in mastering your new magic. Please visit the Penguins
Only section for more information.
This is definitely one of Penguin's best deals. High quality and thread and the ability to transform it into the most powerful tool in magic. Yes, I truly mean the most powerful. Loops are without a doubt, jawdroppers. Only problem is they are darn expensive. With this download you will learn to tie your own. After that you will have no reason not to have loops with you at all times.
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Great Thread, OK Method
[Verified buyer] by Uriel Nashofer from Elizabeth, NJ on 04/07/2010 04:54:40
Here's the down low. I've gone through a couple of different IET (invisible elastic thread) such as Silk Worm Thread (CLEAR) and Infinity Thread V3 - and I have to say of all the kinds of IET that I have tried, PET 2.0 is the best in many areas:
-It's strong (Strong enough to lift a metal fork or glasses without breaking)
-It's VERY invisible. Not shiny like other threads. More of a flat black which is really nice.
-You get a TON of it.
-It's great for making loops with. You can keep a loop made out of PET 2.0 on your wrist the entire day while using throughout the day - and as long as you yourself don't break it by lifting something too heavy for it; the loop will be able to be used for many days without even removing the loop.
Enough about the tread, let's get on to the Million Dollar Knot. The Million Dollar Knot is basically a method for tying your own loops instead of buying them pre-made. By making your own loops you can save a ton of money because pre-made loops are pretty expensive. The method taught in the ID (Instant Download) is kind of confusing and hard to follow, especially if it's your first time working with IET. You're gonna have to watch the video a couple of times to get it down.
But don't despair! If you are not satisfied with the method taught in the ID, in the Penguins Only forum, Penguin Member - CaptainQ has posted a sticky containing a much simpler method which I and many other members have found to be much easier than the one supplied by Penguin. It's fast, easy, and makes good strong loops!
The effects taught in the ID are really cool! They are:
-Haunted Deck: A really simple haunted pack which freaks the daylights out of people! Uses a normal pack of cards.
-Crawling Fork: Make a fork crawl on the floor by using your PK powers! Really cool and simple.
-Card from Glass: A rising card effect which happens in a cup and you can be a foot away when it happens! Very cool and easy.
-Fork From Glass: Hand your spectator a cup with a fork in it. The fork slowly rises out of the cup and falls onto the floor. It all happens in their hands, and you can be like a foot away when it happens! Really cool and totally examinable.
-The Pen: Make a pen fall off the table. Not so cool, but not too bad either.
Overall, I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to get into loops. The thread is really good quality and even if you don't like the method taught in the ID, you always have a second choice in the PO Forums. My only complaint other than the method, is that you have to be REALLY careful with the thread because it's very easy to loose the end of the thread on the spool if you're not careful. But this is true with all other IET on spools. You just have to be careful when taking thread off the spool, that's all.
I only gave 4 Stars because I wasn't so fond of the method taught in the ID, but other than that - I highly recommend this product!
Penguin does a great job of teaching how to do this properly. This is nice and the package form. I thought it was a little pricey for the amount of thread. You'll need a little practice to get this one down. Be careful around crowds of younger spectators. They tend to grab at the objects.
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Will save you money
[Verified buyer] by G Money from Gulfport, MS on 04/04/2010 23:48:28
If you're into loops, this will save you a ton of money! I found it a little tedious to tie my own loops, and just prefer the premade ones (I guess I'm just lazy). There will be a VERY SMALL know which could be visible if located in the wrong place and under the right lighting. IMO, the premade loops are a little bit better, but probably not worth the extra money. If you're just learning how to use loops, then this is for you...that way you won't be counting the dollars in your head everytime you break one!
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Loops
by christurchinski from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on 04/04/2010 17:18:30
Using loops has definitively been fun for me as a magician. There are so many possibilities you can do with this, as shown in the video. The rising card, and haunted deck routine are probably my favorite and have gotten me some good reactions. If you've never used loops before, pick this up and I'm sure you'll find something you will want to add to your routine.
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