Ottokar Fischer performed for twelve consecutive years at Kratky-Baschik’s Magical Theatre in Wien, giving two hour performances of magic, illusions and ghost shows.

This original method for tying loads of any nature or size is therefore a most practical piece of knowledge. It allows of instantaneous release without cutting, opening knots of fumbling. It consists of only an endless loop of cord onto which has been threaded a ring for hanging the load on backs of chairs or the performer’s body. A dress hook is also threaded on the cord, and the sketches will show more clearly than words the hookup. The cord is of a size to fit the load and there is no danger of a premature release. The heavier the load, the surer the tie.

Opening the tie is simply done by lifting the hook. As can be seen by the illustrations, it is put around the load diagonally and point A is brought over the top to the center where the hook engages it. The Jinx wants to thank Mr Fischer for allowing it to publish the secret both because of practicability and simplicity.