The Online Magic Store Blog: Thread Work

Two hands stretching a fine clear thread that catches the light over black velvet

Elastic thread in magic: properties and uses

What elastic thread is, the properties that matter, and how magicians use it in pulls, gimmicks and close-up animation.

Hands folding a red silk on a lamp-lit workbench beside a spool of thread, scissors and a magnifier

Invisible thread: weight, handling and safety

How to match invisible thread to the weight you want to float, handle a strand from spool to show, and keep thread work safe.