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How to Do the Match Stick Penetration Magic Trick

The penetrating match stick magic trick is one that leaves the audience wondering just how that's possible. With a little practice this easy trick reveals your skills as a bona fide magician, even if you're just sitting at the dinner table.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 toothpicks
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Instructions

    • 1

      Hold the first match stick between your thumb and index finger in your right hand with each end pointing into your fingers.

    • 2

      Put the second match stick securely between your index and middle finger of the left hand. Keep just the tip between them, and keep the other end touching your thumb.

    • 3

      Position your hands so the back of your left hand is facing your audience.

    • 4

      Rotate your right hand so the toothpicks are perpendicular to each other. Tell the audience, you can make the toothpick in your right hand go through the other toothpick.

    • 5

      Move the toothpick in your left hand just slightly away from your thumb, still holding it securely with the index and middle fingers. Hide the movement from your audience behind the back of your hand.

    • 6

      Slide the toothpick in your right hand through the opening, and close the opening so it looks like the toothpick went through the other one.

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