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Last Updated: June 18, 2002

Here, you will find all the secrets to the tricks that pen spinners are so proud of. The names of the tricks was either invented by me or adapted from some other source. There is not a standard adopted by pen spinners on these names, so feel free to criticize and send me the suggestions if you feel that you have a better naming convention.

Level 1 Tricks
360 Degree
Name Description Movie
360 Degree Normal   The pen spins around the Thumb. This is one of the most famous pen tricks in the world.   Yes
Charge
Name Description Movie
Charge Normal New!   The pen rotates in place, clipped between the middle and ring finger. This is one of the most useful pen tricks to learn.   Yes
Sonic
Name Description Movie
Sonic Normal   The pen seems to jump from one finger to another. It is a very common trick among pen spinners.   Yes
 

Level 2 Tricks
360 Degree
Name Description Movie
360 Degree Reverse   This is the reverse motion of the 360 Degree Normal. Spin your pen around the Thumb in the opposite direction.   Yes
Index Spin   Here's a variation of the 360 Degree Normal. This time the pen spins around the index finger. This trick is much harder, but it's worth the effort.   Yes
Sonic
Name Description Movie
Sonic Reverse   This is the reverse motion of the Sonic Normal. Sounds easier than it is.   Yes
 

If you have trouble understanding any of the terms used to describe the tricks or how they work, click on Glossary on the menu bar.


*Note - Difficulty Levels were classified by judgment of the author and may vary in point of view for each person.