Introducing KNOT UNEXPECTED by Jim Steinmeyer, a masterpiece from Vortex Magic. Renowned for his innovative approach to magic, Jim was inspired by Doug Henning’s iconic ‘moving knot’ performance. He crafted Knot Unexpected, a highly practical and deceptive rendition of the classic cut and restored rope illusion. Previous versions of this effect fell short, lacking the ideal knife design that Jim envisioned. Many were either too small to effectively hold the rope or poorly constructed, failing to cut it properly. Vortex Magic dedicated over two years to perfecting the knife for this illusion, ensuring it looks and feels authentic while easily cutting through rope. Now, you can confidently perform the moving knot and cut and restored rope with any piece of rope.

The Effect: Two spectators hold a length of rope, and a point is chosen near the center. The rope is then OPENLY cut in half. The magician ties the ends into a knot, which can slide freely along the rope. When the knot is untied, the audience is left with two uneven lengths of rope, creating a stunning visual effect. No trick ropes, no magnets, just pure Jim Steinmeyer brilliance!

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