How to perform Ghost Hanky

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Apparatus Supplied

- 1 Special Scarf

 

Technique & Working

Inside the scarf is a string of beads with two large circular beads at the ends, which help control the scarf.

 

Preparation

- Roll up the scarf and place it in your pocket. No setup is required.

 

Procedure

1. Introduction:

   - Take the scarf from your pocket.

   - Hold the end with the smaller beads and stroke the scarf a few times to show it’s empty.

 

2. Vertical Suspension:

   - Hold the scarf at the end with the smaller beads using your left hand.

   - Stroke it vertically downward with your right hand.

   - After a couple of strokes, secretly grab hold of the two large beads.

   - Press and slightly separate the two large beads to create tension in the string.

   - The scarf will now stay upright. Slowly release your top hand while maintaining the tension.

 

3. Command to Fall:

   - Whenever you like, release the tension between the two beads, and the scarf will fall.

 

4. Conclusion:

   - Roll up the scarf and place it back in your pocket as the audience is amazed by the mystery.

 

 Performance Ideas

 

1. Ghostly Encounter:

   - Set the stage with dim lighting and a spooky atmosphere.

   - Tell a story about a friendly ghost that loves scarves.

   - Perform the trick, explaining that the ghost is holding the scarf up for everyone to see.

   - When you command the scarf to fall, say that the ghost has left the scarf alone.

 

2. Magical Music:

   - Play mystical or enchanting music in the background.

   - Synchronize your movements with the music, creating a rhythmic and mesmerizing performance.

   - Use dramatic pauses and gestures to enhance the magical effect.

 

3. Interactive Mystery:

   - Invite a volunteer from the audience to hold the scarf with you.

   - Guide them through the process, allowing them to feel the scarf seemingly stand on its own.

   - The audience will be even more impressed with the interactive element.

 

4. Storytelling Magic:

   - Incorporate the trick into a story about an enchanted scarf with magical properties.

   - Use the trick as a demonstration of the scarf's powers, captivating the audience with both the narrative and the visual effect.

 

5. Comedy Routine:

   - Perform the trick with a humorous twist.

   - Pretend to struggle with the scarf, making exaggerated attempts to keep it upright.

   - Finally, surprise the audience by effortlessly making it stand, adding a comedic element to the magic.

 

6. Themed Performance:

   - Customize the performance to fit a specific theme, such as a circus, a magic show, or a holiday celebration.

   - Use props, costumes, and background decor to enhance the overall presentation and create a memorable experience for the audience.