A roundup of finger tricks: magic you can do using just your fingertips.
Magic is the perfect performance for banquets and parties, capable of livening up the mood regardless of the trick’s difficulty!
That’s why easy-to-show magic is ideal when you think, “I want to ease the atmosphere right now,” “I want to draw a bit of attention,” or “I want to have a hidden talent I can perform anytime.”
In this article, we’ll introduce magic tricks that you can perform using only your fingers, aimed at those looking for something simple.
Even if the steps are simple, if your goal is to amaze your audience, practice is essential!
Take this opportunity to master magic you can do anywhere!
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A roundup of finger magic: Tricks you can do using just your fingertips (21–30)
Nose-finger cross
The magic trick where arms that would normally get twisted somehow return to their original position is called the “Nose-Finger Cross.” First, raise the index fingers of both hands and cross your arms.
Then have your partner touch the side of their nose with their finger just like that.
You, meanwhile, secretly cross your fingers as well before touching your nose.
This double crossing—of both the arms and the fingers—is the secret to the trick, and it lets you straighten your arms without them getting twisted.
Finally, when you and your partner uncross your arms at the same time, your partner’s arms end up tangled while only your arms return to normal.
Index finger that naturally sticks (together) / An index finger that naturally comes together
Even though it’s your own body, it’s surprising when it moves without you intending it to, right? With this “Sticking Index Fingers” trick, you can experience that strange sensation.
First, hold both hands out in front of you.
Then clasp them firmly together as if you’re praying.
Interlace your fingers deeply and grip tightly.
Next, straighten only your index fingers on both hands.
Bend those raised index fingers outward, away from each other.
From here, gradually relax the tension in your fingers.
Strangely enough, the fingers will start to return to their original position.
It’s a really fun experience!
The Ring Finger That Won’t Let Go
Here’s a little “immovable ring finger” trick I’d love for you to try yourself.
First, make fists with both hands and press them together so that the first knuckles line up and touch, and the second knuckles line up and touch as well.
From there, extend your index fingers.
With your index fingers extended, try touching them together and pulling them apart—move them around.
Now try the same with your middle fingers and your pinkies.
They should all move freely.
Finally, try it with your ring fingers.
It’s like you’ve been put under a spell—your ring fingers won’t move, right? This apparently has to do with the structure of the ligaments in your fingers.
It’s a magic trick that teaches you about how the body works!
Shortening little finger
It’s a magic trick where your pinky finger seems to get shorter right before their eyes.
The secret is simply bending your pinky—easy and quick to do.
If you cover one pinky with your other hand, fold the second joint while hyperextending the first joint, it looks to the spectator as if your pinky has shrunk.
Practice how to use the covering hand, how you bend the pinky, and the viewing angle so you can perform it most effectively.
You don’t need any props, so you can practice anywhere—at home on the weekend or at the office during a break.
twisted hand
Your fingers—or rather, your arms—look like they twist in an impossible direction? It’s a magic trick that lets you hype up the crowd using just your two arms! This trick works best when you have the audience do it along with you, so they can really feel how amazing it is.
First, extend both arms forward.
Then cross your arms, turn your palms to face each other, and clasp your hands.
Done this way, your arms won’t twist, right? Have the audience do it like this, but when it’s your turn, secretly rotate both arms in the same direction as you cross them.
By doing that, you’re the only one who can twist your arms!
In conclusion
When it comes to prop-free magic tricks, you just feel like trying them right away, don’t you? I bet you tried a few yourself while reading this article.
Magic can serve as a communication tool to break the ice with people.
If you practice the tricks mentioned here so you can perform them anytime, you might find your circle of friends growing!