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World’s Greatest Magic – Professor’s Nightmare
Step into the enchanting world of magic with the timeless classic, Professor’s Nightmare. Originating in the mid-Fifties, this mesmerizing rope trick was crafted by the ingenious Bob Carver, inspired by Hen Fetsch’s ideas. Its pure sleight-of-hand method was so groundbreaking that it earned Carver the prestigious IBM Originality Trophy in 1957. Later named by Gene Gordon, the Professor’s Nightmare has since become a cornerstone of magical performances, captivating audiences with the illusion of three ropes of varying lengths magically transforming into equal sizes.
This exclusive collection showcases six unique performances, each bringing a fresh perspective to this beloved effect. Dive into the comedic genius of Michael Finney, whose version is polished by years of stage experience, offering invaluable tips to enhance your routine. Dan Fleshman presents a versatile walk-around version, perfect for strolling performers. Witness the artistry of Bob Read, who demonstrates how to personalize a well-known effect, while Al Schneider brings the mystery to the close-up table. Marc DeSouza’s stage routine, choreographed to music, offers a creative synthesis of ideas, starting and ending with a single rope. Finally, Dan Tong’s routine is ideal for large table performances, beginning with a single rope and culminating in a fully restored length.
Don’t underestimate the Professor’s Nightmare as just another trick. As Michael Finney aptly puts it, “Don’t be embarrassed to do it. It’s a great trick. The layman loves it…and you’ll like it!”
- Professor’s Nightmare – Michael Finney
- Professor’s Nightmare – Dan Fleshman
- Professor’s Nightmare – Bob Read (performance only)
- Professor’s Nightmare – Al Schneider
- Full Circle – Marc DeSouza
- Ropes – Dan Tong
In the mid-Fifties, Bob Carver created a sensation with a rope effect he created based on ideas from Hen Fetsch. In fact, before he could be awarded the IBM Originality Trophy in 1957, he had to expose his creation’s pure sleight-of-hand method to the judges. Later dubbed Professor’s Nightmare by Gene Gordon, the effect of three completely examinable ropes of differing lengths magically becoming the same size has become a classic of magic.
You’ll meet six different performers, all with their own singular takes on this wonderful effect. Funnyman Michael Finney starts off with his version, honed by years of exposition on countless comedy club stages and he shares many performance tips that make the routine both easier and stronger. Dan Fleshman follows with a great walk-around version that would fit quite nicely into the repertoire of any strolling performer. The great Bob Read’s performance is an object lesson in how to take a well-known effect and make it truly your own while 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 that begin and end with a single length of rope. Finally, Dan Tong also begins with a single piece of rope, continues through the Professor’s Nightmare sequence, and ends with a completely restored length, a perfect routine for working a large table while strolling.
Many have relegated the Professor’s Nightmare to a stock trick but this is a mistake. As Michael Finney so aptly says, “Don’t be embarrassed to do it. It’s a great trick. The layman loves it…and you’ll like it!”
- Professor’s Nightmare – Michael Finney
- Professor’s Nightmare – Dan Fleshman
- Professor’s Nightmare – Bob Read (performance only)
- Professor’s Nightmare – Al Schneider
- Full Circle – Marc DeSouza
- Ropes – Dan Tong
