Magic with fingers: recommended tricks for parties and performances
Among the many kinds of magic, finger tricks are beloved in all sorts of settings.
They’re popular with a wide range of ages—from children to adults—and help liven up parties and events.
In this article, we’ve collected ideas for finger magic.
We’ll introduce a variety, from tricks that use only your fingers to ones performed in combination with simple props.
Because many of these tricks are simple, they’re easy for audiences to follow, making them approachable for beginners.
Be sure to check out these finger magic tricks that offer both surprise and fun.
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Finger magic tricks: Recommended tricks for parties and performances (11–20)
Erase the ring
This is a magic trick where a ring that should be on your index finger vanishes and reappears on another finger.
There’s no gimmick in the ring itself.
After taking the ring off, you pretend to put it back on your finger, but actually palm it in your hand and quickly slip it onto a different finger.
You’ll need a technique for concealing the ring in your hand, so practice until it looks natural.
Also be mindful of your hand angles so the audience can’t see what’s happening.
Varying your pacing is important too, so once you can do the full sequence, perform it with that in mind.
appearing rubber band
This is a magic trick where a rubber band suddenly appears in an empty hand! No practice needed—beginners can perform it easily.
All you need is one hand and a single rubber band.
First, hook the rubber band onto your thumb, index finger, and middle finger.
Then pinch the part of the band on your palm side, and loop it from underneath to the back of your hand.
Hold it in place by pinching it with your thumb.
At this point, the rubber band is still visible from the front, so bend your ring and little fingers, or slide the band down to your wrist and use your sleeve to hide it.
After that, just release your thumb and it will look like the rubber band suddenly appeared.
Since rubber bands are thin, use a flashy color like pink or green rather than a standard color.
eat one’s thumb
It’s that magic trick where you take off your thumb, eat it, and then put it back on your hand! Since you don’t need any props, you can perform it anytime, anywhere.
The method is simple: make it look like you’ve taken off your thumb, fold it inward to hide it, and when you bring it back from your mouth, just move that thumb back to its original position.
Adults might catch on quickly, but kids will probably love it.
When you pretend to put it in your mouth, shaping your cheek with your tongue as if the thumb is really there is a key point for success.
Also, be careful with your hand angle so the “removed” thumb can’t be seen by the audience!
Finger snapping and playing cards
You insert the selected card into the deck.
Then you place a clear case on top of the deck, snap your fingers, and give it a light shake—suddenly, the card that should be somewhere in the middle rises to the top.
It looks like it doesn’t require any sleight of hand, but what’s the secret? It seems likely that the clear case is the key.
This is probably using a magic prop called “WOW 3.” If you’re curious, consider buying it and giving it a try.
Coin Vanish
This is a magic trick where the coin you were holding vanishes with just a snap of your fingers.
The secret is using the force of the snap to flick the coin and hide it up your sleeve.
The key to success is adjusting where you hold the coin.
twist your finger
You grab your left index finger with your right hand and give it a tight twist.
When you let go, you can see the fingernail even though the palm is facing you—the finger has twisted 180 degrees.
Twist it again with your right hand and it goes back to normal.
Looking closely, though, that post-twist nail almost looks like it was drawn on with a pen…?
Finger magic tricks. Recommended tricks for parties and performances (21–30)
A finger piercing through the jaw
Place the index finger of your left hand on your chin and push in briskly.
It will look as if your finger has pierced through your chin, gone into your mouth, and reached your cheek.
In reality, it’s just a simple trick: you bend your finger, and puff out your cheek by pushing it with your tongue.