Fast and Loose Magic Con by Paul Vigil

Played for centuries on the top of a barrel, written about by William Shakespeare, and long a closely guarded secret by the experts in cons and scams, the oldest short con is still one of the best. Now, Paul Vigil shares with you the secrets to turning this fifty-fifty bet into sure-fire gasps of delight when you play Fast & Loose.

Also called The Endless Chain, Pricking The Garter, The Old Army Game, and by many other names, this is the granddaddy of all the short cons. Pre-dating both Three Card Monte and The Shell Game, this is one of the most diabolical bets ever to siphon the cash out of a sucker’s wallet.

In Fast & Loose, a beautiful silver chain is thrown into a figure eight pattern. The spectator is invited to place their finger on one side or the other of the figure eight. When the chain is pulled, if it loops around the finger, it’s a win, but if it pulls loose, then it’s a loser. The chain is always pulled from the center in the same way, but no matter how closely the pattern is examined, the spectator can’t win. The secret lies in the special patterns the magician can throw that look identical but contain a diabolical topological secret.

You receive a gorgeous chain personally approved by Paul Vigil, featuring a special type of braid that makes the routine incredibly deceptive. You also receive a tutorial with Paul teaching his full routine that he uses in every close-up gig he performs. Paul also shares insights he received from Johnny Thompson, and Erik Tait includes some bonus material he has learned from a lifetime of studying cons. Fast & Loose is easy to master, requires no difficult sleight of hand, and has a rich history that is fascinating to behold. Learn from the best when you pick up Fast & Loose by Paul Vigil.