The Patriotic Rings and String

Three paper rings - red, white, and blue, respectively - are examined, also a piece of string or soft cord about two and a half feet long. The rings are strung on the string, one end of string being given to some member of the audience to hold and the opposite end to another. Performer covers rings with a handkerchief, hiding them from view, and requests that someone select one of the colors of the rings. Someone, for example says, “red”.

Placing his hands under the handkerchief, performer removes the red ring and brings it out without tearing it. He shows that the blue and white rings remain on the string. Any color which is selected may be removed in the same way.