The performer displays two tubes, colored red and white, and a blue can with a cover, which fits in the tubes. Some personal articles are borrowed from members of the audience, like a handkerchief, watch etc. and placed in the canister. This is proof that the canister cannot be changed for a duplicate. The canister is then covered by one of the tubes. Magically it passes to under the other tube. The canister is opened and the borrowed items returned to the spectators.