This is a very nice impromptu effect for the band lovers.
IRB is by Hugh hogan and can be found in Magic digest ( fun for everyone)

here's the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTvj5m9VLEc

vinny

Very Nice! How do I track down the Magic Digest?

Pete

Vinny,
Thanks for reminding me of a rather impressive but not often seen rubber band effect!

Pete,
The Magic Digest by George Anderson is a fun read with plenty of useful material. You'll find the The Indestructible Rubber Band on page 101. I got my copy on Ebay but you probably can find one on the usual online book sources such as Amazon.com or Half.com.

Paul

There is a wealth of treasures in the magic digest. I may have another copy ill post and let you know
vinny

Where can I get those cool scissors?.. ...

Paul and Vinny thanks! Gotta love the library! I found a copy that is being sent to my local branch until I track one down for my own purchase!

Pete

Congratulations, Vinny: you did it again

Ettiene you can now add this little gem tom your rubber band note
lol
vinny ps if your want the handling let me know

I just got my copy from the library. What a great book! I will definitely have to track a copy down for purchase. Their are some really gems in there. THe IRB is deceptively simple! Thank you Vin for putting htis in the open!

Pete

Vinny,

I have been having a lot of fun with this one! Thanks again!

Pete

Nice one, Vinny! Love your scissors, too.

Thanks Vinny, I found a copy of Magic Digest for $2 (plus shipping), cooool.

I think I first saw/read this done with a piece of string. Which made me think that you could let the spectator hold the ends of the string, fold paper around the string (so it doesn't appear that the string slips out), then do the cut, and restore as the spectator is up close and holding everything.

John

I just picked up an "excellent condition" copy of Magic Digest off the big auction site for $13 (2 copies left). They have a slightly more used copy for $10, and an even more used copy for $5, as well.

I picked up a used copy at Amazon and it is a great book!

Thanks!

Jim

Darn, I thought this was explaining where to buy tough rubber bands... Alright effect though

123crampt:

There is a latex-free Rubber Band (I believe by Alliance) that seems to be pretty darn tough. I have the #16 and they are blue.

Mike,,,

I use those Blue bands and they work perfectly with this effect....

Cool...glad to hear it. I will give it a try when my book arrives!

Ok, Magic Digest fans. Has anyone tried the Sympathetic Coins? p 98.

Brilliant! I will give this a go! Oh that's good! Thanx John, lead a horse to water and all that!

Pete