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For those times when only an extra finger will do.
The Vernet Sixth Finger is one of the most versatile, unsung utility gimmicks in mentalism and close-up magic. While closely related to the traditional thumb tip, its unique design creates an entirely different set of tactical advantages.
The primary effect it achieves is the absolute illusion of empty hands while concealing a significantly larger payload than a standard thumb tip allows.
The gimmick is rarely used for simple silk vanishes; instead, it shines in routines that require the secret transit of bulkier or oddly shaped loads:
Large-Scale Mentalism Billets: It is a premier tool for switching, stealing, or reading large folded pieces of paper (billets) or index cards. The extra capacity easily accommodates multiple heavy cardstock slips without jamming.
Liquid Productions & Vanishes: Thanks to Vernet’s classic semi-flexible, flesh-colored material, it can be pre-loaded with liquid. It excels at the clean vanish and subsequent reproduction of a shot of liquid, as it can stand upright in a pocket or be easily gripped securely between fingers.
Over-Sized Silk and Ribbon Magic: It easily houses a 12-inch or 18-inch silk or long streams of ribbon that would cause a standard thumb tip to bulge or look unnatural.
The "Open Hand" Vanish: Because the thumb and fingertips remain entirely bare and separate, you can perform vanishes or productions with an ultra-clean, wide-open finger display that instinctively eliminates the suspicion of a classic thumb tip in the minds of astute spectators.