Magic tricks with rubber bands require a good quality rubber band at the right size for manipulation. The Merchant of Magic often get asked which rubber bands they recommend for magicians to use.
BM writes:
‘Where is the best place to buy good rubber bands for magic. Ones I get are too short too long or poor quality.’
What is the best size band to use for rubber band magic tricks?
The most popular size for rubber band magic tricks is #19. This gives you a good stretch range, but also means that the rubber band is not too loose around your fingers.
The most popular rubber bands used by magicians in the UK.
The most commonly used rubber band for magic tricks in the UK tends to be the standard bands from Staples. These are very cheap, standard size #19 and do a good job for most band work.
The best rubber bands for magicians.
Joe Rindfleisch Executive Rubber Bands are considered amongst the best bands on the market for magicians. They are treated with Elastraflex solution and are Latex free. for the perfect mix of stretch and longevity. They are competitively priced and the bands will last an absolute age!
The Pale Crepe Gold Rubber Bands, Size 19 have a very long life span compared to Staples bands. The larger stretch and higher rubber content make these an excellent choice for rubber band magic tricks. Alliance also have a good environmental policy, so they are one of the most eco friendly ruber bands available. These cost a LOT more than Staples bands, but the quality is worth it, if you plan to do rubber band magic tricks commercially.
Best rubber bands for magicians with allergies.
If you suffer from a latex allergy, a good alternative is the Alliance Latex free rubber bands. These use a synthetic rubber. These rubber bands are orange rather than the usual gold colour. Many magicians prefer this, as it improves visibility in low light working conditions.
Love rubber band magic tricks? Check out Casshan Wallace performing Melting Point Linking Rubber Bands:
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