Behold! ‘R.C. Buff’s Knot on the Square’ by Joseph K. Schmidt! A magical tome revealing knotty secrets & illusions by the Wizard of Knotsville himself. Discover the secrets within! ✨ (159 characters)

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R.C. Buff’s Knot on the Square by Joseph K. Schmidt

Discover the fascinating world of knots and magic with R.C. Buff’s Knot on the Square, a timeless classic now available in a beautifully illustrated edition by Joseph K. Schmidt. This book is a must-have for magic enthusiasts, knot aficionados, and anyone intrigued by the art of rope manipulation.

Rufus Claude Buff, affectionately known as “The Wizard of Knotville,” was a master of his craft. Hailing from Knoxville, Tennessee, Buff’s passion for ropes and knots led him to become a prolific contributor to various books and periodicals. He even published his own magazines, The Modern Magic and Buff’s Leaflets. This book, started by Buff and completed by Joseph K. Schmidt, is a testament to his enduring legacy.

What’s Inside?

• Publisher’s Note
• Foreword
• Square Knot To Two Single Knots—Then Back To Square Knot
• The “Reno Knot”
• A Real Square From Delaware!
• The Thief Knot
• Ashley’s “What Knot”
• Half Hitched
• The Chefalo Vanishing Knot
• Chefalo Knot To Loop Of Rope
• Under The Handkerchief
• Instant Tying And Vanishing
• The One-Armed Sailor (Two Ropes)
• The Snob
• Two Loops (Square Knot In Technicolor)
• Special Effects
  • Dissolving A Genuine Square Knot While Ends Are Held By Spectators
  • The Rope With Two Centers – No Ends!
  • The Gordian Knot
  • The Square “Detector”

1st edition 1987, 21 pages; PDF 36 pages.
word count: 4985 which is equivalent to 19 standard pages of text

Explore the art of knots and magic with R.C. Buff’s Knot on the Square by Joseph K. Schmidt. This classic book, filled with detailed instructions and illustrations, is perfect for magic enthusiasts and knot lovers alike.