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Easy Magic Tricks: The Vanishing Toothpick

By Wayne Kawamoto, About.com

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Here's an easy way to quickly vanish a toothpick in your hands.

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Materials: a toothpick and a small bit of transparent adhesive tape.

Preparation: Using a small bit of tape, adhere the tip of the toothpick to the tip of your thumb's nail, as shown in the picture. You’re ready to cause the toothpick to mysteriously vanish.

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