Baffling Batteries
The objective is to place a battery (or wine cork) in the thumb crevice of each hand and then transfer each one to the other hand between the thumb and forefinger simultaneously.
How To Play
Step 1.
The attached video shows how the trick is done. First, place a battery (or wine cork) in the thumb crevice of each hand.
Step 2.
Without using any other fingers or any intermediary manoeuvres, transfer each battery to the thumb and forefinger other hand.
Step 3.
When everyone has given up, explain to them that the solution is to first place your thumbs at the end of the opposite battery. Then, stretch your forefinger around to the other end. Bingo! Easy! (But it's really not!)
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In the unlikely event that anyone can copy this manoeuvre before being show the knack, they deserve a medal!
The Details
- Location: Indoor (home), Outdoor (or hall)
- Ages: 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
- Team: No
- Physical: No
- Average Duration: 5-15 minutes
- Cost: £0-£1
- Occasion: Family Party, Adult Party, Drinks Party, ,
- Essential Equipment - Other: Two small batteries or two wine corks
- Ease to Learn: Very Easy