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In another question someone linked to this video where the lady ties a knot in a seemingly impossible manner. What I don't understand is how the end sticking out beyond her right hand gets longer as she pulls through (seems that if it's to change it should get shorter). This suggests to me that there is some footage cut out.

flag	asked Dec 28 2009 at 13:42 jjb 93●3

Sam Nead · Accepted Answer · 2009-12-28 21:27:49Z UTC

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Sleight of hand! I learned to do this by watching the video - there is a moment when you let go of the end of the rope and grab another part. Your observation is telling you which end to let go of, when to let go, and where to grab.

edited Dec 28 2009 at 21:27

answered Dec 28 2009 at 13:52

Sam Nead
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	Neat trick.. I must work on this! – jjb Dec 28 2009 at 14:13
	I'd vote for you Sam but I don't have a good enough reputation, sorry. – jjb Dec 28 2009 at 14:15
	Ha! I learned this trick way back in the late 70s or early 80s but managed to forget it, much to my chagrin. Now I should be able to relearn it. – Harald Hanche-Olsen Dec 29 2009 at 5:19
	Voted for you now! – jjb Dec 29 2009 at 23:04

Is this a sleight of hand or a video edit?

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