If there was ever a magic effect that appeals to every audience, it has to be the ‘Professor’s Nightmare.’ The ‘Professor’s Nightmare’ has it all!

It can be performed as a sophisticated piece of magic or as a comedic routine for children’s shows! It is SUPER visual and can even be performed completely surrounded by spectators. In this effect, three pieces of rope, each of different lengths, magically become the same length and then change back again! ‘Professor’s Nightmare’ has become a classic in magic because of the powerful effect it has on the audience. And EVERYTHING can be examined before and after the routine, with no switch tricks or extra gimmicks.

– Comedian Michael Finney starts with his version, honed by years of performing on countless comedy club stages, and he shares many performance tips that make the routine both easier and more powerful.

– Dan Fleshman follows with a fantastic walk-around version that would fit beautifully into the repertoire of any walk-around performer.

– The legendary Bob Read’s performance is a practical lesson in how to truly make a well-known effect your own.

– Al Schneider’s version brings the mystery of this effect to the close-up table.

– Marc DeSouza is next with a stage routine choreographed to music that features a synthesis of ideas beginning and ending with a single length of rope.

– Dan Tong also starts with a single piece of rope, goes through the “Professor’s Nightmare” sequence, and ends with a fully restored length—a perfect routine for working at a large table while walking around.

This set comes complete with super-high-quality, ultra-white rope with sealed ends, so fraying will never be a problem, and comprehensive online instructions.