The magician first shows the audience a simple necklace or string of pearls.
He says, “I’m going to cut this necklace in half, but I’ll magically join it back together. He pretends to cut the necklace in two with scissors or a knife.
Then he says some magic words
“Abracadabra! Join me
The ball moves up and down on a string/rod,
but when the magician says “Stop!” the ball immediately stops
and then starts descending again when he says “Let’s go!
The magician shows the audience an empty plate or tray. He or she demonstrates that there is nothing on the plate by showing it from both sides. He or she then shakes the plate or tray in the air and pours out a glass.
