How do I perform that old magic Ring joining trick?

Question

Remember the show on TV years ago I saw, a man holding two large brass rings ( the size of hoola hoops ) and began the trick with them seperated showing the audience, then moved them to and fro and they linked together...HOW did he do this?

Answer 1

Hey Todd,

The illusion is where the man holds the rings. There is actually a break in the rings that he manages to keep out of your sight. The joining and unjoining is done behind his hand, while he distracts you, in a conversation. Honest! That is how it is done. See the site below, and look at the picture, see the space in the ring?