3 Shoelaces by Quoc Tien Tran - Visual Comedy Magic with Everyday Objects
Ever wished you could perform a mind-blowing repeat trick with something everyone recognizes? Say hello to 3 Shoelaces by Quoc Tien Tran, a brilliant twist on two classic effects: Six-Card Repeat and The Professor's Nightmare.
Here's the story: You show your audience a pair of shoelaces you just bought. You scored an amazing deal (3 for the price of 2!), so you set the free one aside. But wait... you still have 3 shoelaces in your hands! Must have been a double promotion, right? You set another one aside, but somehow you STILL have 3 left. What's going on here?
The kicker? These aren't just any shoelaces. They come in three distinct sizes: baby, teen, and adult. The visual difference makes the impossible repetition even more astonishing, and the everyday nature of shoelaces makes this effect instantly relatable and hilarious.
Why Magicians and Mentalists Love 3 Shoelaces:
Super Easy to Perform - No sleight of hand expertise required. If you can follow simple instructions, you can amaze your audience with this one.
Incredibly Visual - The size difference between baby, teen, and adult shoelaces makes the magic crystal clear. Your audience won't miss a single impossible moment.
Everyday Object Magic - Shoelaces are familiar to everyone. This isn't some obscure prop, this is something people use every single day, which makes the impossibility hit even harder.
Engaging Storyline - The shopping promotion premise is funny, relatable, and gives you a natural reason to keep repeating the effect. Your audience will be laughing AND gasping.
Builds to a Climax - Each repetition gets more impossible. Just when they think they've figured it out, you hit them with another one. The finale is completely unexpected.
Everything Can Be Examined - Hand out every single shoelace at the end. No switches, no hiding anything. This is as clean as magic gets.
What's in the Box:
All the specially prepared shoelaces you need to perform the routine immediately, the secret gimmick that makes the magic possible (you'll kick yourself when you see how clever it is), online video instructions with clear, professional teaching, and bonus content featuring 2 original routines by Quoc Tien Tran: "Converse" and "Two for the Price of One" (performance only).
Perfect For:
Close-up magic performances, walk-around gigs, comedy magic acts, casual magic with friends and family, magicians who want easy but powerful effects, and performers looking for relatable, visual magic.
Whether you're a beginner magician looking for your next killer trick or a seasoned pro who wants a fun, offbeat routine that gets genuine reactions, 3 Shoelaces delivers. It's comedy magic, visual magic, and repeat magic all rolled into one clever package.
Can it be examined?
Yes, everything can be examined at the end.
Is it durable?
Yes. It will last for a long time even with regular use.
Does it require sleight of hand?
It requires some sleight of hand to perform.
Is everything ready to use out of the box?
You will need to prepare the included shoe laces before you perform the effect.