Instantly tie your shoes like a magician

My friend, Fernando, amazed me once by tying his shoes in front of me. He grabbed a lace in each hand, and in a deft split second, the shoes were tied. It was like watching David Copperfield do one of those rubberband illusions on television.

I had forgotten how he pulled off this miracle, but through the power of Google, I’ve found the solution. Ian Fieggen, a knot and lacing enthusiast, has published the instructions for everyone to enjoy—-complete with video and diagrams.

If his instant knot doesn’t satisfy you, Ian also has instructions for 16 other knots and 31 ways to lace your shoes.