A spool such as cotton is wound on, or an ornamented ball with a hole drilled through it, just large enough to hold the tapes lightly, will be required (Fig. 13.)
Figs. 11, 12.
Fig. 13.
Fig. 14.
The spool or ball must be put on the tapes at the extreme ends of the tape B, and drawn to the left, till it just covers the noose at K. as in Fig. 14.
N. B.—All the above should be prepared before the spectators are invited to witness the trick.
Commence the exhibition by calling upon the spectators to observe that you hold a reel, or ball, through which two tapes are passed.