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Let magician Ryan Oakes show you how to make an egg magically balance on its end! This easy trick will amaze your family and friends!

egg
salt
handkerchief

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  1. Secretly place a pile of salt on the table and cover it with your handkerchief. Keep the handkerchief centered over the pile so that you remember where it is.
  2. Show the egg and handkerchief to your audience, explaining that the handkerchief is there to prevent a mess. Lift a front corner of the handkerchief to show nothing underneath. Place the egg on its big end a few times to show that it can’t stand up on its own.
  3. Place the egg in the center of the handkerchief where your salt pile should be hidden. Press lightly into the pile with the egg to create an indentation that will hold the egg upright. Remove your hand and the egg will appear to magically stand on its own!
  4. Lift the egg back up from the table. To remove the salt, simply run your hand over the handkerchief towards your lap and no one will suspect a thing!


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Reviews

It is so cool, i done it on my brother and he couldn't figure it out

Hannah, 9, London

it is cool

Case, 8,

this trick is so cool i can't wait to show my dad!

Cristelle, 7, Philadelphia PA

it is cool

Abishek, 9,

I love you!!!!

Anna, 18, Coral Spring FL

you're the best magician in the world

Jeremiah, 8, Las Vegas NV

This is maybe always going to be my first favorite magic trick!

Sean, 7, West Grove PA

that was a hella cool trick

Elai, 9, Napa CA


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