Jumping Rubber Band

Category: Sleight of Hand · Difficulty: 1/5

A rubber band wrapped around two fingers visibly jumps to two completely different fingers in a single closing of your hand.

You'll Need This to Perform the Trick

Magicians' Rubber Band Pack (industrial-grade) — A pack of #19 office rubber bands in white, perfect for the jumping band, finger ring linking and other rubber-band classics.

Step-by-Step Performance Guide

1. 1. Show Two Fingers — Wrap a rubber band around your index and middle finger. Show the audience clearly — those two fingers, that band.
2. 2. Close Your Hand — Close your hand into a fist for one beat.
3. 3. Open and Reveal — Open your fist. The band has jumped to your ring and pinky finger. Audiences gasp every time.

The Secret Behind the Trick

1. 1. The Hidden Stretch — When you close your fist, your fingertips secretly stretch the band wide enough that all four fingers fit inside.
2. 2. The Re-Settle — When you open your hand, your index and middle finger pop *out* of the loop, while your ring and pinky stay in. The band re-settles around the new pair.
3. 3. Practice the Smoothness — The whole secret is a single smooth fist-close-and-open. Practice in front of a mirror. Within an hour, you can do this fluidly.

Tags: rubber band magic, jumping band, easy beginner trick