The Linking Paper Clips

 

This is a very simple trick, but it is also very amazing. In this trick, you will learn how to make two everyday paper clips magically link together.

 

Materials

1 rectangular piece of paper about 20 cm (8 in) in length, and 8 cm (3 in) wide

2 metal paper clips

 

Procedure

1 Fold the paper into 3 parts, accordion style.

2 Place a paper clip over the middle and back folds.

3 Firmly grasp the 2 ends of the paper and pull.

4 The paper clips will fly off, mysteriously linked together.

Click on the image bellow to watch Charles demonstrate the Trick. (275KB)

 

 

 

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