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The hidden trick behind a villain’s cape swish

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The majestic, terrifying villain marching down the hallway doesn't magically have fabric that perfectly obeys the laws of dramatics. Standard cloth aggressively bounces and flaps around in a highly un-intimidating manner. Costumers sew heavy lead fishing weights directly into the bottom hem of the cape, forcefully dragging the fabric down so it swishes with maximum menacing authority.

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