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Show Balancing Trick WHAT HOLDS TH& ZUtfX OP? " 1 'T'HIS easy trick involves a ruler two hands and ' at least one , spectator. You seemingly balance an "off balance" ruler on your thumb. The second hand, as shown in the diagram, is used for "steadying" "steady-ing" purposes, you tell your spectator. spec-tator. Actually it does the trick as shown by the dotted lines in the diagram. Hold the back of your left hand up to the audience. Hold the ruler with the fingers while you put your left thumb under one end. Then steady your left hand with your right hand as shown. Release Re-lease the ruler and it will appear to be balanced on the thumb. Actually the ruler is on the left thumb and the first finger (hidden) (hid-den) of your right hand. The trick is to extend the fingers and thumb of the left hand without letting the ruler drop. Practice this a few times before performing in the presence of a spectator. |