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{{Short description|Thread used to produce an illusion}}

'''Invisible thread''' is very thin [[monofilament]] [[thread]] used by [[magician]]s to make small, lightweight objects seem to [[levitation|levitate]] and [[animation|animate]]. It is usually made from [[nylon]] which has been separated into individual strands. Some famous illusions include the [[Hummer Whirling Card]] and the [[Floating Bill]].

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{{For|the musical theatre production|Invisible Thread (musical)}}

[[File:Invisible thread.JPG|thumb|Invisible thread before separated into individual strands.]]

'''Invisible thread''' is very thin [[Monofilament fishing line|monofilament]] [[thread]] used by [[Magic (illusion)|magician]]s to make small, lightweight objects seem to [[levitationLevitation (physics)|levitate]] and [[animation|animate]]. It is usually made from [[nylon]] which has been separated into individual strands. SomeA famous illusionsillusion includeis the [[Hummer Whirling Card]] and the [[Floating Bill]].

Invisible thread is available in stripped or unstripped form. In an unstripped form the thread when boughtis actually a cluster of invisible threads and has to be separated (stripped) to be used in a performance.

Stronger invisible threads can levitate heavier objects such as people and [[elephants]].

Invisible thread may also be constructed from single strands of silk. Edges of silk that are fraying will reveal "invisible thread".{{citation needed|date=February 2013}}

Invisible thread is available in stripped or unstripped form. In an unstripped form the thread when bought actually a cluster of invisible threads and has to be separated (stripped) to be used in a performance.

==External linksReferences==

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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKVMxJfQkSk A video of ITR (invisible thread reel) being used]

== External links ==

*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v{{youTube|id=YKVMxJfQkSk |title=A video of ITR (invisible thread reel) being used]}}

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