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

'''Invisible thread''' is very thin [[Monofilament fishing line|monofilament]] thread used by [[Magic (illusion)|cant see [[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)|cantmagician]]s seeto make small, lightweight objects seem to [[Levitation (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 ==

The Invisible Thread Reel was Invented by James B. George of the USA in 1981 conceptually and an actual device built in 1992. The idea has been ripped off by many unethical Magic Manufactures, if you want the Original you must by it through MyITR.com to be sure you get the original device which is far superior in quality and performance then what you receive from a knock-off manufacturer.

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

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