this trick is called the poltergeist spoon
Imagine the effect when you leave a spoon in
your coffee and walk away to get something,
then to everyone’s amazement the spoon jumps
out of the cup while you are not even close!
Caution: this spoon really does jump! Remember
that it will be hot. Do not position the gag so that
anyone could be hurt and don’t lean over the cup
after you have set things up.
What you will need:
One fold back stationery clip.
Some sugar lumps.
You will need to practise the set up to find what
works best, because the fold back clip will need
to be opened up to take some of its strength
away. I have found the best way to do this is with
a pair of pliers. I have opened
up the jaws of the clip just slightly
It’s best to use the gimmick in a warm drink and
not one that is too hot as it will melt the sugar
too fast. This will not give you enough time to set
it all up and to walk away if you want to perform
it that way.
Now that you have opened up the clip insert the
sugar cube
Place the gimmick in your pocket so you are
ready at all times.
Then when the time comes, palm the gimmick in
your hand and place the spoon in the same hand
When no one is looking place the gimmick into
your drink and put the spoon onto the looped
ends of the clip
All you have to do now is sit back and wait for the
spoon to jump clear from your cup. When the
sugar melts the clip will spring closed tossing the
spoon into the air and out of the cup.
It always startles me, as you really don't know
exactly when it will shoot in the air. So just
imagine the effect on those around you! Don't
forget the gimmick is still in the bottom of your
drink and don’t do this trick with someone’s best
china just in case they drop their cup when the
poltergeist spoon performs its magic!
Do have fun with this. The most important thing
is to practise beforehand as I have found some
sugar lumps melt faster than others and you
need to get the clip just right. But once you have
mastered it carry it around in your pocket
because you will want to do it all the time, it’s
just great fun.
SO THAT'S THE TRICK I HAVE FOR YOU BYE!
Imagine the effect when you leave a spoon in
your coffee and walk away to get something,
then to everyone’s amazement the spoon jumps
out of the cup while you are not even close!
Caution: this spoon really does jump! Remember
that it will be hot. Do not position the gag so that
anyone could be hurt and don’t lean over the cup
after you have set things up.
What you will need:
One fold back stationery clip.
Some sugar lumps.
You will need to practise the set up to find what
works best, because the fold back clip will need
to be opened up to take some of its strength
away. I have found the best way to do this is with
a pair of pliers. I have opened
up the jaws of the clip just slightly
It’s best to use the gimmick in a warm drink and
not one that is too hot as it will melt the sugar
too fast. This will not give you enough time to set
it all up and to walk away if you want to perform
it that way.
Now that you have opened up the clip insert the
sugar cube
Place the gimmick in your pocket so you are
ready at all times.
Then when the time comes, palm the gimmick in
your hand and place the spoon in the same hand
When no one is looking place the gimmick into
your drink and put the spoon onto the looped
ends of the clip
All you have to do now is sit back and wait for the
spoon to jump clear from your cup. When the
sugar melts the clip will spring closed tossing the
spoon into the air and out of the cup.
It always startles me, as you really don't know
exactly when it will shoot in the air. So just
imagine the effect on those around you! Don't
forget the gimmick is still in the bottom of your
drink and don’t do this trick with someone’s best
china just in case they drop their cup when the
poltergeist spoon performs its magic!
Do have fun with this. The most important thing
is to practise beforehand as I have found some
sugar lumps melt faster than others and you
need to get the clip just right. But once you have
mastered it carry it around in your pocket
because you will want to do it all the time, it’s
just great fun.
SO THAT'S THE TRICK I HAVE FOR YOU BYE!
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