PENetration

Magically cause two household objects, a pen and a rubber band, to pass through one another using a simple sleight of hand technique devised by Valdemar Gestur.
Purchase this tutorial and you'll be performing PENetration in a matter of minutes thanks to clear instruction from Elliott Terral.
Customer reviews for PENetration
This along with sharpie card trick,
By Lars La Ville,
you got a nice little routine.
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The effect itself is as straightforward as it is deceptive: the magician threads a standard rubber band around an ink pen. With a gentle motion—or sometimes even a dramatic tug—the pen appears to melt through the rubber band, leaving no tear, break, or damage behind. It's a visual moment that seems to defy basic logic and the rules of matter.
What makes PENetration stand out is its accessibility. The full explanation takes under four minutes, and most viewers will be performance-ready after just a few practice runs. It requires little sleight of hand or gimmicked props, and it can be reset instantly, making it ideal for impromptu performances or street magic.
While experienced magicians might find the method a bit too simple, it’s still a great piece to add to a beginner’s repertoire or to include in a series of rubber band effects. For the price and simplicity, PENetration delivers a surprisingly strong reaction.
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Dibya asks: What size rubberband is needed for performing this effect?size 16 or size 19?
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