Resources Magic Tricks
Got Milk?
A very stunning illusion, and can be used to prove that what you think you see is not always what you see. This one requires some assistance.

What you see: You show your class a glass of milk. Place it under a handkerchief. Remove the handkerchief several times so they can see the glass. Begin to move around the class and let kids reach up under the handkerchief and feel the glass of milk. After several have felt and are convinced that the glass of milk is there, stop, and ask the class a question. Have you got milk? Do you think I’ve got milk? After their answer, toss the handkerchief into the air, and watch their amazement as they realize there is no glass of milk under the handkerchief anymore.

How it works: You will need someone to help you on this one. A plant or a stooge so to speak. Everything is as it seems until the last person. They are your accomplice. You really have a glass of milk, and you really place it under the handkerchief. You really do let several kids feel the glass of milk. However the last person that reaches under the handkerchief, do not hold the handkerchief very high in the air for them, and as you take away the handkerchief allow them to keep the glass in their hand. You will need to do three things. Number one, hold the glass with your hand around the top of the rim so when the glass is removed, no one will be able to tell. Number 2, use a small glass. Do not use a 32 oz. glass or even a 16 oz. glass. A small juice glass works best; even a paper cup will work. Number three, you will need a helper who can keep their mouth closed and not divulge your secret. They need to be turned away from the rest of the class so that when they remove the cup, they can place it to their side and no one will see it. Also, allow the handkerchief to hang low in the front so as to hide what your accomplice is doing. With a little bit of practice, this is a very amazing trick. Make sure that you play it up after the last person feels the glass of milk. If you show that is gone immediately, people might catch on, however, a little acting and 30 seconds can make all the difference in the world. Have fun and enjoy this object lesson.