Rope Magic - Ball balanced on rope

The Effect: A 1m, 1m and a half of rope is held tightly between the
performer’s hands. The performer proceeds to balance a ball on the rope and mystically the ball rolls from one end of the rope to the other.

The Secret: A thin piece of black thread almost as long as the
rope is used to build a track for the ball to roll on. Tie both ends of the thread near the ends of the rope leaving just a little slack. Facing the audience, hold the rope tight with both hands at opposite ends. The black thread should be behind the rope. Insert your thumbs between the rope and the thread to spread them apart from each other, this is what creates the secret track. Now your ball can be rolled back and forth on a single piece of rope.

Advice: Wear black clothing in order to conceal the black thread. Use a ping-pong ball for an easier performance. You might try it with a tennis ball, but make sure the black thread is sturdy enough.

Rope Magic - Color Changing String

The Effect: A white shoestring is held up for everyone to see, the magician passes his closed fist down the string, instantly changing it from white to black. The shoestring is then handed out for examination.

The Secret: Two shoelaces are used in this performance, a black shoestring and a hollow white shoelace. Cut a small opening in the white shoelace and thread the black shoestring through the hole, so that the black lace is completely covered by the white lace. Hold up the lace with your right hand covering the hole in the white lace. Using your left hand, slide the white lace down while holding the black string with your right hand. The black string can be glued into the white shoelace for convenience, but for a better effect don't glue it so that the white shoelace can be hidden and the black shoestring can be examined.

Self tying shoelace trick

This self tying shoelace is incredible.
Imagine walking down the street and someone notice that your shoelace is untied. You say thank you and instead of bending down to tie it you just shake your leg and in a matter of seconds your shoelace ties itself. The person that told you about your untied shoelace will remain astonished. Anyone that sees this will be amazed. Just think about it. Your shoelace ties itself just by shaking your foot.

Take a look at this video here:


It is the best street magic trick I have seen so far. I actually own it and it is amazing. The package includes a special gimick and a DVD that will walk you through all the details. Either you are a beginner or a pro, anyone can do this trick. Easy to reset.