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Performing ‘Ring-a-ring Arises’ teaches us a valuable lesson about magic in general. You may well have heard the term ‘misdirection’ used to describe the way in which a magician directs your attention away from something he doesn’t want you to see. On stage this could be a flash or a bang, but in a situation with friends a more subtle form of misdirection is used.

All the attention is placed on the ring: the rubber band is never actually mentioned. It just happens to be there around some envelopes, and is of no significance at all. When the ring moves, even if those in your audience believe they know how it was done, the rubber band is less likely to be in their minds. It’s a perfect illusion.

One final note. Rings are usually treasured personal items, often quite valuable. Treat the ring you borrow with great care and respect, and never do this trick in an environment where the ring could become lost if dropped.