Penetrating Safety Pins Magic Trick

Two linked safety pins instantly pass solid-through-solid!

Difficulty: ⭐

Are you ready for a mind-boggling magic trick using safety pins?

This one is so impressive that it'll leave your audience in awe! The best part? You can do it on the spot, without any preparation!

This is an easy magic trick using household items that anyone can quickly learn and perform. Check out this post if you are interested in other easy-to-learn magic tricks.

A volunteer is handed two safety pins and asked to link them together. The magician holds the linked pins, and instantly they penetrate each other.

Everything you need to perform this trick can be examined or borrowed.
 

Let's take a look at how this trick is done.

Two safety pins.

When two linked safety pins are quickly pulled apart, one of the safety pins forces the other to open and close quickly. This action allows the linked safety pin to pass right through without detection.

The trick works automatically, but you must correctly position the pins together! Follow the step-by-step directions below.

Let's learn the penetrating safety pins magic trick step-by-step!

Hand two safety pins to a spectator for examination. Ask them to open one pin and link it to the other. Make sure they use the large portion of the pin.

Take the pins from the spectator.

Hold one of the safety pins by the small end and the opening pointing up.

Place the dangling pin in your right hand as shown above.

With a firm grip, both hands pull quickly in opposite directions.

 Pulling the right-hand pin will force the left-hand pin to open and close on its own.

The color of safety pins is not essential, but using two different colors can make it more visually clear for your audience.

Always be careful using sharp objects!

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