Hello: I am looking for a color changing tie. I am aware of a few versions and wondering if anyone can comment on either of these. There is the newly released version as found at hocus-pocus. There is a demo available. (not sure if I like this one). There is also the Rich Marotta version. I have never seen a demo and was wondering what this looks like and also if a suit jacket would have to be worn. the problem, in my opinion, is that Rich's orginal has a design that I would not wear. However, for a considerable more amount of money, there is an updated version here: http://www.fabricmanipulation.com/Mercha......ry_Code= with some nice looking ties. thanks!!

The effect was created by Rich Marotta. He sells a nice version, but not very top end in material. He authorized Lynetta Welch to make her much nicer and better-looking ties.

If you like the trick, I would go for Lynetta's version.

Any other versions out there are possible knock offs, and I wouldn't touch them.

Can anyone compare? I have on of riches old (and now unwearable) ties. I used afew times in my youth. What are the restrictions of this and the hocus pocus versions.

What about durability?

Hi there, I currently own and use Lynettas in my manip act. I have had it for about 3 years and has gone through a lot of performences. It is very durable and looks great on stage and I am sure a few of you out there have seen my act can back me up that the tie looks great.I highly recommend hers. Brian

I just checked out Rich Marotta web site and he is no longer posting the videos and tricks. Maybe I found the wrong site, anyway, I have used Rich's CC tie for some time and like it very much. All you do is pass both hands over the tie from the knot to the tip. I guess you would not have to wear a jacket with it. I always wear a suit to my shows, but I guess you would not have to.

As for the quality of the originals, I like them very much. They look and feel like silk and were the correct with for the time they hit the market. I was lucky and got a tie that matched my olive suit perfectly.

The one on Hocus-Pocus you have to cover the tie with the coat. This is not necessary with the Rich Marotta version.