A Wanderer

Created by Tom Storer, based on instructions published by Hiroshi Noguchi. In this simple but effective string trick a loop shifts from finger to finger, much like a wanderer drifting from place to place.

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Written Instructions

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Step 2 - Rotate the R hand loop a half turn towards you.

Pass the R hand loop between L1 and L2 to the dorsal side of the L hand, then press L1 against L2 to trap the R hand strings.

Pass the R hand loop over L1 and L2 to the palmar side of the L hand, then separate L1 from L2 and extend.

The loop on L1 shifts to L2.