Magic has always fascinated me, while at the same time frustrating me.  I have this overpowering curiosity to know how the magicians do it.  I know there is no supernatural powers at play here, yet the tricks seems impossible for a human being to pull off.  So the magicians are extremely smart and resourceful. 

This trick, the Zig Zag Box has had me frustrated for many years.  These cute little women that go in the box should be cut in half.  But as their face is showing through the hole they don’t even grimace as the blades are slid into the box and should be slicing right through their beautiful midsections.  No paramedics or undertakers needed here, the slinky little ladies don’t even get a superficial scrape.  How is it done?

As the video below demonstrates, it is actually quite simple.