Threaded by JT Magic

Threaded by JT Magic

The needle swallowing trick is one of those effects that has made audiences gasp for generations. Eight sharp sewing needles go into the mouth. A length of thread follows. And then, slowly and impossibly, the performer pulls the thread back out with every single needle threaded onto it in a perfect line.

It is visual. It is shocking. It is the kind of thing people talk about long after the show is over.

The only problem? The traditional method is genuinely dangerous. Plenty of talented performers have been injured doing it, and many more have simply decided the risk is not worth it. Which is a shame, because as an effect, it is absolutely one of the greats.

That is exactly why Threaded was created.

JT Magic engineered this version from the ground up with safety as the top priority. The needles never make direct contact with the inside of your mouth, which dramatically cuts down the risk of punctures and accidents. No fear. No hesitation. Just a clean, confident performance every single time.

And because of how Threaded is built, it is also far more hygienic than the classic approach and eliminates that awkward moment of fishing around inside your mouth looking for the thread end. The whole thing just feels better to perform.

Threaded packs small and plays huge. It is right at home in a close-up set, a parlor show, or even on stage. If the needle swallowing trick is something you have always wanted to add to your act but safety concerns kept getting in the way, this is the version you have been waiting for.

Difficulty: Intermediate
Perfect For: Close-up, parlor, and stage performance