[Magic] Easy-to-enjoy trick using string figures (Ayatori)

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!
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I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

Cat’s cradle you can enjoy with just one string.

It’s a traditional pastime beloved by children then and now—whether you quietly play solo or enjoy two-person cat’s cradle with a friend.

Here, we’ve gathered easy magic tricks you can do using cat’s cradle.

Along with classics like “Finger Escape” and “Ring Escape,” we introduce a variety of tricks that connect cat’s cradle techniques to magic!

Perfect for everyday play with kids or events in early childhood settings—feel free to make use of them.

If you love cat’s cradle, take this opportunity to give them a try!

[Magic] Easy Tricks You Can Enjoy Using String Figures (21–30)

Wrist escape

Ayatori “Wrist Pull-Out” Tutorial Video

Wrist escape

A friend can help you! This is a magic trick where a string loop wrapped around a wrist slips off in an instant.

Ask your friend to make a fist and point their knuckles upward.

The performer places the string loop around the friend’s wrist and wraps the right-hand string once clockwise.

Put the remaining string over the thumbs and little fingers of both hands, then use the right middle finger to hook and pull up the string from the left palm from underneath.

Do the same with the left hand to pull up the string from the right palm.

Bring the string over your friend’s hand, and pass your friend’s wrist through the center hole formed by the strings on both middle fingers.

Finally, release all the strings except those on your middle fingers and pull the strings and…? Amazing! The loop slips right off your friend’s wrist.

It’s a surefire trick that will delight your friend!

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Ring removal for two people

3 Easy String-Figure Ring Escape Tricks That Kids Will Love and Want to Try

Ring removal for two people

Have fun with your friends! This is a magic trick where a ring comes off a string.

First, gather the cat’s cradle string into a single loop and pass the ring through it.

Hook each end of the string over your friend’s wrists.

With the ring in the center, grab the far string on the left side of the ring (from your point of view) with your left hand and pull it toward you.

Move the ring to the right, then, on the left side of the ring, grab the far string from underneath with your right hand, pull it, and place it over your friend’s right hand.

Don’t let go of the string in your left hand yet.

Next, move the ring to the left, take the far string on the right side of the ring from above, and place it over your friend’s right hand.

Finally, pull the ring with your right hand while letting go of the string in your left hand, and the ring will come off!

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In conclusion

The mysterious world of string-figure magic is remarkably deep. Watching the string slip smoothly off a finger or seem to warp from one place to another will captivate any audience. Once you master it, you’ll have a wonderful skill that can create fun moments with family and friends—something you’ll treasure for a long time. Let’s spread a circle of smiles together with the magic of string-figure tricks.