How to Perform the Shake 'em Away Trick

This is a variation of the go-go knots trick.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Ropes

The Trick

1. Use your right hand to make a magical pass over the rope.
2. Shake the rope with your left hand and the knots disappear.

How It's Done

3. Tie four loose overhand knots in a piece of rope, working from left to right.
4. Be consistent about the knots; they should all be identical.
5. Leave the loops large enough to put the four fingers of your left hand through them.
6. Begin with the knot on the left end and put a knot on each of your left-hand fingers, being careful to keep the knots facing the same direction.
7. Tuck the right end of the rope between your left fingers.
8. Turn your left hand over so your knuckles are toward the floor.
9. Shake the rope and let the coils slide off your hand.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure that the knots are not too tight or they won't shake away.