Floating Ring on Pencil Magic Trick
Updated: May 17
Making an object float is VERY magical!! In this post we'll learn the floating ring on pencil magic trick PLUS download everything you need to perform this easy miracle at home!
Floating Ring on Pencil Magic Trick
This trick is elegantly simple yet strikingly visual. It's also very easy to perform and a great beginner magic trick!
Here's how to do it!
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The Effect
The magician borrows a ring from an audience member and slides it onto a pencil.
Suddenly, the ring begins to rise and float up the pencil.
At the magician's command, the ring stops and floats back down. The ring is handed back (with huge applause!)
Watch: Floating Ring on Pencil
Here's how it's done:
There is a secret string attached to the pencil and the magician.
Tightened and loosened, the string will raise and lower the ring.
The string is tightened by the magician moving their body away or toward the pencil.
Supplies You'll Need
Here is what you'll need to perform this magic trick:
Pencil
Tape
String
Safety pin
Ring
Scissors
Instruction: Step-by-Step
Let's look at the step-by-step instructions to perform this easy, beginner magic trick!
How to make the Pencil gimmick
Download and print the Vanishing Pencil Template
Cut out a pencil from the template
Roll the cut-out around a pencil
Glue the cut-out to hold it together
Caution: Always use caution when using sharp objects like scissors
How to perform the Floating Ring on Pencil
Attach the safety pin and string to you.
Hold the pencil with the thread at the top
Place the ring on the pencil
Pull your body away from the pencil to make the ring rise
Bring your body toward the pencil to make the ring lower
Remove the ring and return to the spectator
Note: Moving your body instead of your hand makes this appear more magical. Try to avoid moving your hand to make the ring lower or raise.
How to Make the Pencil Gimmick
Here is how easy it is to make the pencil gimmick. Follow the steps below:
How to Float the Ring: Photo Explanation
Attach the safety pin and thread in a place that the audience can't see.
The length of the thread will vary from person to person. My thread length was 13 inches or 33 cm.
Video Explanation
Watch the full Explanation of the Floating Ring on Pencil Magic Trick:
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Tips & Advice
Wear dark clothes
Be aware of your angles
Keep your hand still; moving your body to lower and raise the ring will look more magical.
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