(Close Window) Topic: What's the smallest size ring for Ring on rope/ Wagner's ring routine help
Message: Posted by: Trivellino (Feb 28, 2012 7:13pm)
Hi there. I am a complete beginner when it comes to rope magic, but I have decided that I would like to learn a ring on rope routine.

I am basing my routine around a story of Wagner's ring and how the ring was ripped from the rope of life but it keep coming back, these are just thoughts at the moment.

As I wish to be flexiable in making this routine work for close up/and stage I was wandering if you guys could tell me what's the smallest size ring that will work with Rope routines and can be used for ring on string routines? The reason I ask is that there are certain ring on string moves that I would like to incorporate into my routine, or perhaps you guys can tell me that I should not mix moves?

Hope you can help.

Many thanks and any advice would be much appreciated.
Message: Posted by: Mary Mowder (Feb 28, 2012 7:37pm)
It is possible to mix moves. Check 'em in the mirror and make sure you practice your routine in its entirety with all the sizes of ring (and rope/string) you wish to use.

Since hand sizes vary, you have to try it before you know if the moves work for you and your ring and rope/string.

Make a mental note of how your differing size routines vary or you can get an unpleasant surprise in the middle of the routine.

Other than Cards I think Ring and Rope are the most fun to practice so, have fun.

Will you explain the story of the Ring Cycle? This could take a while.

-Mary Mowder
Message: Posted by: Spellbinder (Feb 28, 2012 8:14pm)
Most finger rings will work for ring on rope routines, and the only reason you might wish a larger ring is if it needs to be highly visible from a stage. There are some ring moves, such as the ones described in Qua-Fiki's "Babushka of Baba Yaga" from The Wizards' Journal #21 on my site, which work best with a ring that is wide on the top side, like a skull ring or a class ring with a large stone, but most can be done with a thin wedding band is visibility is not an issue.