Description
WGM Professor’s Nightmare | The rope classic that appeals to every audience!
If there is one magic effect that truly appeals to every audience, it is the Professor’s Nightmare. This trick has absolutely everything!
It can be presented as an elegant, sophisticated magic piece or transformed into a comedy routine for children's shows. Highly visual, it can even be performed while completely surrounded by spectators.
In this effect, three pieces of rope of different lengths magically become the same size... and then return to their original unequal lengths! The Professor’s Nightmare has become a classic thanks to its powerful impact on the audience. Best of all, everything can be examined before and after the routine, with no switches or extra gimmicks required.
Six different interpretations
You will learn the trick from six different performers, each bringing their own unique take on the effect:
- Michael Finney: A comedy version honed on club stages, featuring valuable presentation tips
- Dan Fleshman: A walk-around version ideal for performing on the go
- Bob Read: A masterclass on making a classic your own
- Al Schneider: A mystery-filled close-up version
- Marc DeSouza: A choreographed stage routine set to music, starting and ending with a single rope
- Dan Tong: Starts with one rope, transitions into the Professor’s Nightmare, and finishes with a fully restored rope—perfect for large tables
Contents:
- High-quality, ultra-white ropes with sealed ends (no fraying)
- Comprehensive online instructions
FEATURES:
- Name: WGM Professor’s Nightmare
- Effect: Three ropes of different lengths become equal, then return to their original unequal lengths
- Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate
- Style: Close-up, Walk-around, Stage, Children's Magic
- Advantages: Examinable before and after, no switches, highly visual
- Materials: High-quality ultra-white ropes + video instructions
WGM Professor’s Nightmare: A timeless, versatile, and incredibly powerful classic that works in any setting.
