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Yigal Mesika is an incredibly talented young magician from Israel. He has created many powerful new effects with the loop. He also found it necessary to improve the quality of the loop and so， for the past seven years，Yigal searched until he found a better way to manufacture the loop. The product you see here can be stretched up to 400% of it's original size and is perfectly suited， in strength and invisibility， for the routines found in this book.Until now there has been very little information available on the loop and that kept the subject relatively unknown and rarely used. The aim of this book is to guide you through the techniques of working with the loop， as well as to give you some applicable routines for stage， close-up and mentalism. Most of the effects were created by Yigal Mesika. The rest of the effects， as indicated， were compiled from the repertories of working magicians， Yigal's friends.

*** 10 Dynamite Routines! ***

·Animated Fork- A fork is placed on a table and mysteriously moves.
·Phenomenon Fork- A fork is placed on a hard surface and begins to spin rapidly as the magician waves his hand above it. It stops and spins in the other direction. As soon as it stops it can be picked up for examination by the audience.
·Falling- An object is placed on the table in front of the performer. Passing his hands around it， he makes it fall.
·The Floating Card- The magician， holding a deck of cards， takes one card with his right fingers and causes it to remain suspended from his thumb. He slowly removes his hand away and the card remains floating in mid-air.
·Jumping Fork From Glass- The magician performs a little concerto with a fork on the rim of a wineglass. The fork is then placed into the glass. The magician conducts the fork， waving his hands over the glass. The fork begins to slowly climb out of the glass and suddenly jumps out， dramatically falling down to the table.
·Mystery Glasses- A pair of sunglasses is placed on a table. Mysteriously they stand up on their own and， in some cases， the frame-arms fold shut.
·Self Revealing Card-A card is freely selected and returned to the deck. The deck is squared and placed on any surface. The magician waves his hands some distance above the cards and the deck mysteriously separates. One card pops out of the deck. It is shown to be the selected card， and all may be handed out to the audience for immediate examination.
·Matchical Magnetism- A match held by a spectator visibly jumps to join another match in the magicians hand.
·A Touching Trick- The magician causes someone to feel he has been touched without any apparent contact. While the eyes of the audience are on him， and while his own eyes are closed， a spectator feels that his hand has been touched. The audience can plainly see that the magician did not touch the spectator.
·The Floating Ring- The magician borrows a ring and displays it on his finger. The ring is suspended from his finger. The finger is moved away and the ring remains floating in the air totally unsupported. The magician plucks it from the air and hands it immediately back to it's owner!

Yigal Mesika Loops

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  Animated Miracles

  Yigal Mesika

• Animated Miraclesby Yigal Mesika

  Published by Yigal Mesika

  And Anthony Brahams, Ori Ashkenazy & Bill Goodwin

  Primo ramdisk ultimate edition serial. Illustrations by Menny Lindenfield and Luis Solorzano

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• I would like to thank the following individuals for their time and effort with this project, and for also being my friends:

  Ori Ashkenazy Anthony Brahams Hiam Goldenberg Bill Goodwin Finn Jon Menny Lindenfield James LinnLior ManorGeorge ProustGerard SenehiLuis SolorzanoDaniel Ulin

  Copyright Yigal Mesika 1998 - 2014

  ATTENTION:If you are not viewing this booklet at www.yigalmesika.com/animated-miracles it is NOT an authentic download. Please contact us immediately at Support@YigalMesika.com

• ContentsPreface.......... 4 Introduction......... 5 Loops Fundamentals. 6 The Animated Fork....... 10 Phenomenon Fork..... 11 Kinetic Power.... . 12 The Floating Card...... 13 Jumping Fork........... 14 Mystery Glasses. 15

  Mesika Haunted Pack ... 16 Matchical Magnetism.. 18 Invisible Touch...... 19

  The Floating Ring.... 21 Finally.... 22

• PrefaceWouldnt it be great if you couldcause a selected card to animate out of a borrowed deck;control objects with the power of your mind;animate a fork to find out what someone wants to eat;make someone feel the electricity surging between your hands;borrow a finger ring and immediately make it float;make objects mysteriously leap from someones hand to yours;do all this while in the sauna?

  All that and much more is quite possible with the power of Loops.

  Very few gimmicks are as versatile and powerful as Invisible Elastic Bands Loops. They are quite easy to use, always ready, and require no elaborate setup. They can produce incredible effects that are suitable for close-up, mentalism and stage. What more can you ask?

  Yigal Mesika is an incredibly talented magician originally from Israel, now residing in the United States. He has created many powerful new effects with Loops. Yigal found it necessary to improve the quality of the Loops, and after many years of research and devel-opment he found a productive way to manufacture them with su-perior quality. Loops can now be stretched up to five times their original size, and are perfectly customized, in strength and invisibil-ity for the effects found in this book.

  In addition, Yigal has created the classic Loops insert card to securely store your invisible elastic bands, keeping them separated from one another. It also allows you easy access to them.

  Most of the following effects were created by Yigal. The rest of the effects, as indicated, were compiled from the repertoires of Yigals friends, all working professionals.

  Effects using Loops require practice to perfect, but they are reward-ing. Invest the time necessary to make the handling seem natural and effortless.

  Once you start performing with Loops, you will witness the power they have on your audience.

  Ori Ashkenazy

• IntroductionFirst, I would like to thank the brilliant Finn Jon for his groundbreaking invention, Loops. Since been developed in 1986, the Loops have held up as one of the most timeless utilities of magic. All those who work with Loops owe this genius a great deal of gratitude.

  Many thanks also to George Proust and Finn Jon for allowing me to purchase the full rights for production and distribution of Loops.

  The material you are about to learn is the result of over twenty years of experience with Loops and other invisible thread work. Within these pages you will find direct, powerful, and unforgettable miracles designed for the real world.

  Since the first publication of Animated Miracles, Loops have become popular and respected by world-renowned magicians. Masters such as David Blaine, Cyril, and Luis de Matos have all used Loops on their television specials.

  There are many techniques available for thread work, and having tried most of them, Ive found that Loops work best for me. I was fortunate at a very early age to discover the intimate and visual impact that I could create with Loops. What makes them such a powerful tool is that they are incredibly practical, versatile, and easy to use. The effects with Loops are strong because they can be performed at a moments notice with ordinary objects. It appears that you perform miracles at any time as if you possess extraordinary powers.

  Im pleased to share with you the knowledge that has given me much success and has allowed me to entertain and amaze audiences in an unforgettable way.

  I hope you will enjoy your magical journey with the Loops .

  Yigal Mesika

• 6Loops FundamentalsStrengthInvisible elastic bands Loops are made with the strongest and thinnest invisible elastic thread. Also, they are made in a matte black color to diminish the reflection of light. They have been designed to be consistent in both size and strength. The classic size of the Loop prevents wobbling or imbalance when you are floating an object. It will appear that you are controlling the object and not the object controlling you.

  The Loop can break if too much tension is applied, so do not stretch the Loop more than 12 inches (app. 30 centimeters). When first practicing with Loops, you will learn how much tension you can apply before the thread breaks. Once you become used to the handling, the breakage will be greatly reduced. This is the nature of mastering any invisible thread work. By going through this process, you will be able to perform confidently with Loops.

  With proper care, one pack of five Loops should last you up to one month.

  Caring for your LoopsAt times, Loops may gather dirt or fibers. No matter how thin the thread is, if it is dirty it will become visible. To avoid this, temporarily replace the Loop on the insert card when changing your clothes. Also, when washing your hands, move the Loop further up your arm to avoid collecting fibers from your towel.

  If the Loop does get dirty, simply use your fingers to slide the dirt down the thread to where the knot is. Next, color this portion of the Loop with a black permanent marker and make sure to always keep that part of the Loop out of sight behind your hand.

  Lighting and ReflectionAs mentioned earlier, Loops have been manufactured in matte black to diminish the reflection of light. We have done our best to find the least reflective material available which will work in most lighting conditions. However, you should always be aware of the lighting when using any invisible thread.

  As with all thread work, you must make sure that light does not

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  reflect off the thread. Never work in direct sunlight. Diffused light, such as a fluorescent light, is preferable. For formal shows, you can prepare better lighting conditions by diffusing the lights with diffusion paper.

  Your background is important. Avoid working before shiny materials, especially black, because they will reflect the thread. Try to use bright or busy patterns for clothing or background surfaces to help camouflage the thread. Floors and carpeting with busy patterns can also be used to help camouflage the thread when animating objects on the ground.

  Another solution to eliminate the reflection is to use shade. Performing the effect in a shadowy area can greatly reduce visibility. This can be done by asking your audience to move closer, and their shadows will help conceal the reflection.

  If you have a friend with you, ask him if he can see the reflection of the Loops. Adjust your position to find where you should stand and to gauge the proper distance you should be from the audience. If you are alone, follow the Five Foot Rule. Always try to keep at least five feet away from the light source whether it is in front or behind you. Putting the Loop on your HandNOTE: If you have no experience with Loops, you may want practice the effects with a rubber band or a circle of thread before attempting to use them.

  Grasp the insert card containing the Loops with your left hand. Use your left thumb to hold all the Loops in place except for the rightmost Loop. Bend the center of the card away from you (Fig. 1). This will cause the loose Loop to move away from the card.

  Place your right thumb under the Loop and then slide your hand into it (Fig. 2).

  Stretch the Loop upward carefully and to the right to release it from the top ridge of the card (Fig. 3).

  Turn the card counter-clockwise to free the Loop completely (Fig. 4).

  Now use your left fingers to help place the Loop onto your right wrist (Fig. 5).

  With the Loop on your wrist, it will be available when you need it.

  We suggest having a back-up Loop on your right arm higher than the one on your wrist so they dont get tangled.

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  PlacementThere are three basic positions for the Loop.

  The position of the Loop around your wrist will be referred to as Rest Position (Fig. 5).

  When the Loop rests on your thumb, this is called Thumb Position (Fig. 6). This is usually a temporary position.

  Many of the effects presented here require the Loop to be wrapped around your palm. This is called Palm Position (Fig. 7).

  To secretly transfer the Loop from Rest Position to Thumb Position, pinch it with your left thumb and forefinger and pull it slightly away from your wrist. Insert the tip of your left second finger into the Loop, then move the Loop forward and onto the joint of your thumb (Fig. 6).

  To transfer the Loop from Rest Position to Palm Position, pinch it with your left thumb and forefinger and pull it slightly away from your wrist. Insert the tip of your left second finger into the Loop, then pull the Loop forward and completely over your right thumb and let go (Fig. 7).

  This process of bringing the Loop to your desired position must be done while focus is elsewhere, such as when you borrow the object you are going to use or after you give the object to someone for examination.

  Once you have finished using the Loop, you can clean up as follows: Insert your left second or third finger into the Loop and

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  pull it up and over your right thumb and back onto your wrist.Pro PlacementWhen you become proficient with Loops, you can transfer the Loop to your desired position even when the crowd is close and focused on your hands without having to pinch the Loop. This is called the Pro Placement.

  For this, bring your hands together in order to rub your palms together. Insert your left thumb into the Loop (Fig. 8). Move your left hand forward and to the left, causing the Loop to move over your right thumb (Fig. 9). Move your right hand forward in order to take an object from the spectator (Fig. 10). This causes the Loop to release from your left thumb and spring into Palm Position.

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  The Animated ForkThis is a great effect to start with because it is easy to do and will help you to understand how much you can stretch the Loop. Once you try it, youll be surprised at the strong reaction you get.

  EffectThe magician causes a fork resting on the table to mysteriously move.

  MethodFor this effect, make sure you do not use a heavy fork.

  Start with the Loop in Palm Position. With your left hand, grasp the fork by the middle of its handle and hold it upright, making sure the tines are bent away from you. Your right hand gestures to your forehead, and then comes down to rub the back of the fork. As the right hand descends, insert one of the tines into the Loop (Fig. 1). Do not look at the fork during this action.

  Place the fork onto the table so that the tines are curled upward and pointing away from you. Position both of your hands about 10 cm (4 inches) above the fork and 30 cm apart (11 inches)(Fig. 2).

  Slowly begin to move your hands apart, while maintaining their height. The fork will start to turn clockwise, following your right hand (Fig. 3).

  The fork will continue to move until the Loop slides off the tine and springs back to your hand.

  With practice you will be able to control the motion of the fork. You want to cause it to move slowly and mysteriously. The slower you move the fork, the more impressive the effect will become.

  Do not underestimate the strength of this effect despite its simple method. Imagine your reaction if you saw someone with real powers do this. This is exactly what your audience will feel and see when they witness your performance.

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  Phenomenon ForkThis effect was inspired by the movie Phenomenon, starring John Travolta. In one scene, he places his hand above a tabled pencil and causes it to spin rapidly. I loved the effect and wanted to be able to do it without special effects. Heres my solution.

  EffectA fork is placed onto a hard surface and begins to spin rapidly as the magician waves his hand above it. It then stops and spins in the other direction. Once it stops, it can be picked up for examination by the audience.

  MethodThe type of fork needed for the effect should be wide and flat at its bend, so that when it is placed flat onto the table with the tines pointing downward, it will balance and spin uninterruptedly. If it doesnt, then increase the bend of the fork until it spins freely. The weight of the fork is of no importance.

  Have the Loop in Palm Position. With the left hand grasp the fork by the middle of the handle and hold it upright, the tines upward and pointing away from you. Your right hand gestures to your forehead and then comes down to take the fork. As the right hand descends, hook the Loop on one of the tines. Look at your audience while this is being done (Fig. 1).

  In a continuing action, grasp the fork and place it onto the table with the tines pointing downward (Fig. 2). Raise your right hand straight up about 15 cm (app. 6 inches) until the Loop is taut.

  Keeping your right hand at this height, begin to wave it in small counterclockwise circles. This will cause the fork to spin. When you want to make the fork stop moving, raise your right hand a little. Once it stops, reverse the direction of your hands movement and the fork will start to spin in a clockwise direction (Fig. 3).

  As the fork spins, move your right hand slowly toward the right. This will cause the Loop to slide off the fork and snap back to Palm Position. The fork will continue to spin while your hands are far away from it (Fig. 4).

  Sometimes the effect is so powerful you do not have to say much and just let the magic speak for itself.

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  Kinetic Power Although this effect is so simple to do, it produces quite a strong reaction.

  EffectA small object is placed onto the table in front of the performer. Passing his hands around it, he causes it to mysteriously fall.

  MethodYou can use many different objects for this; such as a marker, a lighter, or a deck of cards, but lets assume you are using a matchbox. Place it onto the table so it is standing upright. Start with the Loop in Palm Position across your right palm. While rubbing your hands together, insert your left forefinger between the Loop and your right palm, ca..