Missing Finger by Mario Lopez

Created by: Mario Lopez, Penguin Magic

Missing Finger by Mario Lopez is a close-up magic trick where the performer visually removes the middle section of their index finger, creating a startling and humorous moment. The trick includes a gimmick that may require customization to match the performer's skin tone. It's ideal for social media, real-life performances, and especially effective as an icebreaker or opener in routines.

Key features

  • Visually removes the middle part of your finger

  • Includes a durable gimmick that may need coloring to match skin tone

  • Comes with a 40-minute tutorial covering handling, performance tips, and customization

  • Easy to perform with instant reset

  • Minimal pocket space required

  • Great for close-up, walk-around, and kid shows

  • Effective as an opener to warm up the audience

Pros

  • Easy to do

  • Gets interesting reactions

  • Great opener

  • Well priced

  • Minimal pocket space required

  • Instantly resets

  • Practical and fun

  • Good tutorial

Cons

  • May require DIY to match gimmick to skin tone

  • Not suitable for all angles

  • Over quickly, not a long routine

  • May not suit all performance styles, especially mentalists

What people are saying about Missing Finger by Mario Lopez

BAM_magic says...

Missing Finger by Mario Lopez and penguin magic takes your grandpa's old finger trick to the next level [...] this is a very nice quick magic moment and if you're okay with doing a little bit of DIY it's great.

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