Ultimate Dancing Hank

Now there is no excuse to not have the show stopping power of a great Dancing Hank routine especially with the NEW DESIGN ULTIMATE DANCING HANK!

This truly is the "Ultimate" design! The NEW gimmick is precision made and designed with our computer aided prototyping machine to last a lifetime. Many great moves are available with this gimmick. Make the hanky dance on the floor, fly up to the cloth, wiggle in your pocket, and even dance inside a bottle! Gimmick comes complete with silk, Custom made black foulard, Great video instructions, and yes, we even include the batteries! Please don't forget to pick the color of the silk you prefer so you can now match the color of your hanky to your routine! Gimmick comes complete with silk, Custom made black foulard, Great video instructions, and yes, we even include the batteries! Please don't forget to pick the color of the silk you prefer so you can now match the color of your hanky to your routin!

Here are some common questions and answers about the NEW Ultimate Dancing Hank:

What are the differences between the NEW Ultimate Dancing Hank and the old version?

The old version was great, but as we know, everything can be improved on. Over the past few years we have studied the gimmick to find out what changes needed to be made. We listened to customers concerns and experimented with suggestions. Also, we now have the ability to prototype our designs with our rapid prototyping machine which helps tremendously in the development of new products! If you currently own an Ultimate Dancing Hank you will understand how these changes will make the new version truly the ULTIMATE Dancing Hank and if you have never owned one?You can be assured that you will be very happy with your purchase!

Here is a list of changes that we have made:

4. 100% TANGLE FREE! In the past, some owners had concerns about tangling the thread on the unit. Most of the tangle problems could have been fixed by making a few adjustments with the way the gimmick was being used. Now, however, with this new design and by following my instructions, you will be able to concentrate on a great performance and not worry about a possible tangle!

5. 50% less practice time! This is a big one! Because of the improvements listed above, you will be able to decrease your practice time by 50% over the older version! This gives you more time to practice modestly accepting your standing ovations!

6. This new version comes with an updated DVD that will show you tips and tricks never before released!

Do I need a special backdrop to perform the Ultimate Dancing Hank?
No, you do not need a special backdrop unless you would like to do the bottle move, that is where the hanky jumps up and down inside a glass bottle. To do the bottle move it is best to have a "Mylar" or "nulash" type of backdrop that can hide string, (sometimes magic looks like string!) Most of the time I do not perform the bottle move. It just depends upon the conditions at my show. If you are on a stage or platform and you have room for your backdrop, go for it! Remember, all other moves can easily be done without a special backdrop! If you would like more information on backdrop fabric and lighting techniques, click here!

If you do perform the bottle move and require a backdrop here are some tips.
(This was written for the PTS but the same applies to the Ultimate Dancing Hank).


Any time you use string there is lighting that you have to consider, the thread is not invisible. The lighting will depend upon what you plan on doing with your PTS. If you use it on stage and you perform the Ralph Adams version, where the Hankies are jumping in and out of the bottle, then you need standard Dancing Hanky lighting, but not dark like Blackstone. His stage was really dark. I believe he did that to hide the string and also to set the mood. I use a royal blue INFINITY NU-LASH material for my backdrop. When I use PTS onstage with this material the lighting is pretty normal and the stage can be very bright as long as you have a light focused directly on your backdrop. In this situation I've been able to perform this effect in school gyms, some banquet rooms, on stage, and in some cases the audience has been very close, but I was able to adjust the lighting to make this possible. I give suggestions for this on the instructional DVD.

Click here to see a video of an optional backdrop from Abbott's magic called the Jet Set.

Watch this video for more backdrop tips and to see the set up I use.

Is the NEW Ultimate Dancing Hank hard to master?
That depends upon how much you like to practice! I believe anything worth doing on stage, deserves practice. There are some moves that you will be able to do right away, others will take some practice. But with the NEW Ultimate Dancing Hank your practice time is now cut by 50% over the older version! I generally tell clients that an hour a day for a couple of weeks would give you a good understanding of the gimmick and remember you will now be able to spend more time working out your routine and less time learning to use the gimmick!

How close can I perform the Ultimate Dancing Hank to the audience and what angles are bad?
I would suggest no closer than 10 feet away from your audience. I have performed the Ultimate Dancing Hank in places such as living rooms, small libraries (right between the stacks!), and even school gyms. As far as angles, obviously you cannot have anyone behind you! Basically the angles are the same as if you were performing a zombie effect.

I am a female magician, can I perform the Ultimate Dancing Hank?
Believe it or not, I have gotten this question! Female magicians can absolutely perform this effect!

I am left handed, can I perform the Ultimate Dancing Hank?
I would suggest that even if you are left handed, you should learn to perform the Ultimate in your right hand because most jackets have the breast pocket on the left side. As of right now, we do not offer a left handed version of the NEW model.

Is it possible to get a copy of the music that you use in the demo?

Yes! Click Here to download the music!

What about upgrades??
As you know if you have ever purchased from us in the past, we normally offer upgrades when we offer a new version of an item. I know I would appreciate it if I could upgrade items I have bought in the past! So, yes, we do offer an upgrade with the Ultimate Dancing Hank. The cost of the upgrade will be $259.00. Remember, you will basically be receiving an entirely new unit for that price and the cost of a new unit is $399.00. You will also need to send us your old unit to perform the upgrade. Please see the box on the right side of this screen for more information and to order your upgrade! Need more convincing?? Just contact me and I will answer any questions you have!