The Magic Café
Username:
Password:
[ Lost Password ]
  [ Forgot Username ]
The Magic Cafe Forum Index :: Rings, strings & things :: No time for sergeants ring trick (0 Likes) Printer Friendly Version

Good to here.
dpe666
View Profile
Inner circle
2895 Posts

Profile of dpe666
Ok, so at 1:15, Don Knotts does a ring trick. Can anyone tell me if it is real, and if it exists.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYjoUpRsWGE
Motley Mage
View Profile
Special user
572 Posts

Profile of Motley Mage
Yes, it is real and exists. It is not a trick but rather a puzzle and is often made from two bent nails. My Granddaddy had a box full of similar puzzles. I will look for a link to buy the puzzles...
Motley Mage
View Profile
Special user
572 Posts

Profile of Motley Mage
Here's a visual of the puzzle & how to solve it. http://waynesword.palomar.edu/trjul98a.htm
Motley Mage
View Profile
Special user
572 Posts

Profile of Motley Mage
bowers
View Profile
Inner circle
Oakboro N.C.
7024 Posts

Profile of bowers
Great show and a good trick puzzle also.