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Snap-Off Knots

Another climax to the "Double
Cut" is to retain the rope yourself
after you have made the cuts. Dangle
it by the ends, repeat the magic words
and give the rope a hard snap by
spreading your arms and pulling it
taut.
The knots will then snap off the
rope and fall to the floor while the
onlookers stare in surprise at the res-
tored rope, the whole effect being
instantaneous. You can give the rope
for inspection and then pick up the
loose ends — or ignore them.
If you use this climax, be sure to
cut the knots very close, so that they
will snap away. With some types of
rope, it also is a good plan to press
them with thumb and fingers to make
sure they are loose enough to snap
off.
SNAP
OFF
KNOTS

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