The Finger Guillotine – Magic Trick Demo

✂️ Magic Finger Guillotine – Trick Prop

Ever wanted to perform a shocking (but safe!) magic trick?
This finger guillotine is inspired by the classic illusion: it looks like it will cut your finger, but... it doesn't! 🪄

Designed to resemble a miniature French Revolution-style guillotine, this prop includes a sliding “blade” that can be dramatically lowered while your finger is inserted — giving your audience a moment of suspense (and a big laugh when they realize your finger is still intact).

🔸 Perfect for magicians, pranksters, and fans of bizarre desktop toys
🔸 Fun to paint and customize (wood grain + metal + blood decals?)
🔸 Easy print — no supports needed
🔸 Assembly required (see below)

🧩 Assembly Instructions

Step 1

🔹 Insert the blade into the wooden holder
🔹 Apply glue where shown to fix it securely
🔹 Align carefully before the glue dries

Step 2

🔹 Glue the two sliding halves together along the mating edges
🔹 Avoid glue overflow inside and outside
🔹 Ensure the sliding part stays smooth and clean

Step 3

🔹 Glue the wooden sliding piece onto the two black feet
🔹 Glue the connecting plate on top to secure the structure
🔹 Check that the wooden doors open and close freely