Since Halloween is around the corner, Bizarre and Geek magic is on the menu this month. These forms of magic revolve around the scary, unusual and macabre. If you are looking for an unusual routine that will make an impact if not cause some people to faint you may want to try Thread by Wayne Houchin.

The premise of Thread is that you would tear a length of thread from a spool, swallow it and subsequently pull the thread out from your eye. The effect is amazing if you have the nerve and the time to prepare for it. There are no gimmicks per se as you do use real thread. One could imagine the reactions since the thread is actually coming from your eye. Thread is one of the most realistic bizarre effects I have seen and certainly will keep your spectators talking about you for a long time after.

Nothing is supplied with the DVD but the methodology on how to create this illusion. What you get is a DVD with two methods explained, the Geek method and the Slight method. The Geek method is the one that Wayne Houchin uses and is the most realistic because the spectators can be inches away and watch the thread slowly drawn from your eye. The Slight method is for the more squeamish performers but does have its drawbacks. The hardest part of the whole trick is walking around prepared to perform. If you know that you will be performing shortly after setup that would be optimal. If there is a period of time in which you may not perform the trick some people may suffer discomfort and irritation. All the pros and cons of both methods are fully covered on the DVD. As an added bonus there is also a Gypsy Thread routine shown if you wanted to do something with the thread after is comes out of your eye.

I had seen Wayne Houchin live at a lecture and all of his creations are great. There is not one trick that he released that is sub par. His work ranges from card tricks to effects like Thread. Currently much of his work is hard to come by, however searching the internet will reward you for your efforts.

Trailer on Thread: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61AGt8JreQ4

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