I don't get it!! I hear all this hype on how its such an amazing trick and ive learned it and tried it and it was terrible unless I am not learning the right method I don't know y its supposed to be so great.

so if you can exlain this to me it would be much appretiated.

P.S can you tell me what actually happens in the ruitine, maybe I did learn the wrong method, idk.

little help

Welcome to the Café. You might want to do a search on this topic as it has been discussed EXTENSIVELY. Btw it is an excellent impromptu effect to perform

You are not learning the right method. It IS Terrific and believe me this is not just MHO.

It is taught on a manuscript my Michael Ammar, on the first Band magic DVD by Dan Harlan and in Elastrix one (amongst other places...)

Where did you learn it from?

Cameron89
Welcome to the magic Café. Are you sure you have actually seen this trick done? It is very easy for the spectator to understand what is happening. Michael Ammar has a book, and DVD on it, and as Bananafish explained it has been covered extensively here at the Café.
DO A SEARCH
Al Angello

I just got Michael Ammar's manuscript from a freind and I learned the real way it was done, I did learn it wrong, now I know y its such a good trick I just have to practice it. I appologize for not reserching the effect extensivly. Thanks for your help.

Cameron

Little changes in handling and timing of this trick can make it or break it.

You gotta have a patter and do it slowly. I use one about Houdini being in an insane asylum but always escaping. A psychologist gave him a puzzle using rubberbands as handcuffs. And eventually houdini found a way to break through them.

I like this crazy effect with elastic bands. I always get reactions to it and is worth learning. Keep going and it might be the same reactions for you.