The Salt Shaker Surprise!

Greetings!
Being a magician has lots of rewards but there is the special joy of seeing a child’s face full of awe when something magical happens that every parent should experience. That’s why I plan on teaching you a few classic magic tricks. Just wait till you see your child’s face when you perform ...

The Salt Shaker Surprise!
Next time you’re at a restaurant with your kids or grand kids try this:
Announce you are going to try a mysterious experiment with salt crystals. Tell them you can make the salt crystals float inside the shaker with your “attractive” powers. Rub your hand briskly on your sleeve and place it above the shaker. (nothing happens)
Puzzled, you try again, this time touching the metal top lightly. (nothing happens) Finally you press your forefinger hard against the metal top. As you slowly move your hand up the entire salt shaker floats up with your hand! You say “I didn’t know I was so powerful!” then you gently return the shaker back to the table to thunderous applause!

How? The final time you push a concealed toothpick into one of the holes in the cap. Grab the toothpick between your thumb and finger and raise the shaker making sure the toothpick is still concealed. See the pictures at www.hallsofmagic.com for more help.

Remember, we’ll be at Benchwarmer Bobs in Burnsville on New Years Eve. What a magical way to start the year!
Weekly Contest: Harry Houdini’s real name was Erich Weiss. Houdini took his name from the father of modern magic, Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin. He added an “i” at the end of the name, which started a trend with names like Cardini, Slydini and perhaps someday Kevin-dini!
First 3 people who can tell me how Houdini really died gets our video CD free! Send to info@hallsofmagic.com