This is one of those seemingly impromptu effects which can, in the hands
of a capable performer, rival the famed and classical ring on the wand
trick which has been in the repertoire of the world’s best known sleight-
of-hand artists.

The performer shows a knotted loop of cord or narrow silk ribbon upon
which a finger ring is already strung. A spectator unties the knots and
removes the ring. Then he re-ties the ends of the cord or ribbon, but
without the ring which he hands to the performer. The spectator holds the
knotted ends of the cord and almost instantly the ring is caused to pass
back upon the cord. Everything is left with the spectator.

The cord or ribbon is from 2 to 3 yards in length. Secure two finger rings,
exactly alike, which have a stone setting and which fit loosely over your
third finger. String both of these on the cord and tie knots to form a loop.
When the cord is displayed with a ring hanging on it the other ring is
being worn on the third finger of the right hand with the stone turned
inside towards palm. The fingers are kept curled. You hold the loop before
you in both hands with the knots uppermost and the loop downward with
ring hanging on it. The cord passes through the ring worn on the right
hand, which, from back of hand, appears plain and attracts no attention.
The knots are untied and the spectator removes the ring from the left (your
left) end of the cord. You take it in your left fingers and ask him to retie
the knots.

Now there are several ways a performer may finish the effect. It can be done
without covering by slipping out of the ring you are wearing and putting
in its place the one given you, of course, with the stone turned inside
hand. It is a bold move but the length of the loop plus the misdirection of
the spectator tying the knots makes it possible. The alternative is to have
someone throw a handkerchief or napkin over the hands for the operation.

The effect is exceptionally good for night club table work because it
requires so little preparation and no “refills” or bulky apparatus.
(Note by Annemann : Why not have a long loop and while spectator holds
re-knotted ends put the loop over your head, turn your back, get the ring
on and then turn around ?)