Manos, Christopher: The Great Chain Con ©1995 Christopher Manos Softcover, loose manuscript, 8.5x11", 4 pages Available from Christopher Manos

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Comments: Routine comes with a square ball chain well suited to this effect. The Great Chain Con is an "Endless Chain" routine, also known as Loopy Loop, among others. The chain is 40", of a gold color, and is designed to lie flat. Recommended.

Contents:

1 Effect: Spectator must place their finger in loops of a chain to "catch" the chain when pulled. A series of pretend bets are placed, with the spectator always losing.
2 Background: a brief discussion
3 The Secret: basic pattern explained
4 Patter and Presentation:  explained