Slowly draw your hand away from your body, which slowly tightens the thread. You'll see the ring begin to rise up as it rests against the thread.
The picture shows how your hand moves forward, which makes the ring rise.
Easy Magic Tricks: The Levitating Ring
By Wayne Kawamoto, About.com Guide
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