Discover the Magic of Borrowed Finger Rings

Explore an extraordinary collection of close-up magic effects featuring borrowed finger rings! This compilation includes routines that utilize the performer’s own ring or other props, ensuring every trick is a showstopper. Each effect has been tried and tested, guaranteeing memorable performances that captivate audiences.

Using borrowed rings adds a unique charm to your magic, as these personal items hold significant sentimental value. The emotional connection people have with their rings enhances the impact of your performance. Historically, magicians have leveraged this connection by borrowing rings and creating astonishing illusions, such as making them disappear and reappear in unexpected places. Today’s close-up magicians can evoke similar intrigue by incorporating these cherished items into their acts.

This comprehensive guide features over twenty-five detailed effects, complemented by line drawings that clarify essential techniques. Every magician will find something appealing within these pages.

Contents Include:
Chapter One – The Spectator’s Ring Links

• The Himber Ring (Richard Himber): explained
• Routine For The Himber Ring
• Reputation Ring (Steve Dusheck): using two matching rings, one gimmicked
• Locked Ring (Steve Dusheck): borrowed ring onto a necklace
• Dusheck’s Ring Trick (Steve Dusheck): flying ring, no reel
• Ring Finale (Steve Dusheck): useful for other ring tricks
• Rubber Ringer (Bill Kalush): ring on rubber band

Chapter Two – Ropes, Rods And A Ring

• Ring On Stick A La Hoffmann: from Hoffmann’s Modern Magic
• Ring On Stick – “The Art Of Magic” (T. Nelson Down)
• Ryan’s Rope, Ring And Rod (Jim Ryan): with a borrowed ring
• Repeat Ring Release (Dr Dan McDonald): ring off a rope, uses a gimmicked ring, adaptable for borrowed rings
• A Ring Trilogy (Scotty York): utilizes four rings, three gimmicked
• Stand-Up Ring Routine (Scotty York): stand-up version of the above
• Ringer (Scotty York): borrowed finger ring on/off a rope
• Another Ring Move (Earl Nelson): ring off rope move
• The Faustus Ring (Dan Garrett): ring on rope move, borrowed ring
• Walkoff (Steve Dusheck): borrowed ring removed from a knot on a rope
• Routine For Walkoff (Steve Dusheck): for a Himber ring or two duplicate rings
• Ring – Knot Really (Michael McGivern): ring release from knot, a borrowed ring

Chapter Three – Assorted Tricks With Rings

• Notes From Modern Magic
• The Flying Ring
• To Pass a Ring From One Hand to Either Finger of the Other Hand
• To Pass a Borrowed Ring Into an Egg
• Ring-Opening (Roland Hurley): an opener for a close-up show, uses three similar rings, two gimmicked
• The Ring’s The Thing (Scotty York): Scotty’s variation
• Concorde (Stephen Tucker): borrowed ring on ribbon in an envelope
• Glitter Ring (Jerry Mentzer): crushed and restored borrowed ring
• I.O.U. (Steve Dusheck): with a special pen and a borrowed ring
• Ring-A-Ding-Ding (Steve Dusheck): build a ring pull
• Ring On The Finger (Takeshi Nemoto): using a half-ring
• The Red Diamond (Steve Dusheck): quickie with a card and a ruby/diamond ring
• Color-Changing Ring (Steve Dusheck): narrow-band ring to larger ring
• Eggsceptional Eggs (Steve Dusheck): ring ends up in a nest of plastic eggs
• Ring Into Saltshaker (Jerry Mentzer): special shaker made from a glass salt shaker
• Ring In Salt (Steve Dusheck): another version
• Impromptu Ring Into Saltshaker (Jerry Mentzer): use with any shaker
• Tit For Tat (Bill Tadlock): ring to key case
• Impromptu Ring Flight (Richard Bartram, Jr.): borrowed ring changes to a coin, the ring is found in a coin purse
• Vanishes For Rings: suggestions for vanishing rings
• Commercially Available Ring Tricks: a selection of products listed
• Other Selected Reading: recommended resources