The Chinese rings are a classic illusion used by magicians. Some say they even date back to the first century. So they definitely have some history behind them. So you know they have been tried and tested in front of real audiences for thousands of years. Watch the magician below performing a short routine using four magic rings:

Anyone can learn the Linking Rings. They are great because they can be used for close-up magic or for larger crowds as they can be seen from long distances. When you do these closeup i think it is the best. You are able to make it look like solid metal rings are melting through each other with no holes.So they are a must have for the magician. If you are just starting out get a set and practice with the basic directions. And once you have that down, we have Chinese linking rings DVDs that can show you more advanced moves.
So good luck learning this amazing trick.

Any comments on this routine or the chinese rings?
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