How to Make Invisible Thread for Magic Tricks

Invisible thread is a very fine strand of nylon used in magic tricks to levitate or float small objects. The ideal way to make your own invisible string at home is to start with a ball of wooly nylon string. Wooly nylon string is actually made up of dozens of nearly invisible lengths of nylon thread. You'll be able to see the thread at close range, but your audience will not.

Things You'll Need

• Wooly nylon string
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Cut a length of string for the size of your magic project.

2. Pick the wooly string apart with your fingers.

3. Pull out exactly one piece of the thread. Do not tangle the thread up as you unravel it.

Tips & Warnings

• Wooly string is available at most craft and "big box" retail stores.

• Stick to short lengths of string. The wooly string is fairly easy to pick apart for shorter lengths, but becomes more difficult the longer the length. If you have a very long piece (for example, 10 feet), tie one end to a doorknob while you unravel the other end, keeping tension as you unravel the string.