Easy Magic: The Vanishing Toothpick

Effect: In this trick, you cause a toothpick that you're holding in your hand to vanish in a flash. At the end, you're holding your fingers wide apart.

Materials: A toothpick and a finger ring that's worn on your third (ring) finger.

Secret: The toothpick is secretly held by the finger ring behind your hand where it can't be seen.

Starting Position: Hold the toothpick in your hand as in the picture. Your thumb is holding the middle to upper portion of the toothpick. After reading all of the instructions, you will probably want to experiment with the placement of your thumb so it best suits you. Notice how the ring and little fingers are bent in.