Contents: 2 Introduction: History and how the ball & socket chain improved matters3 Magical Production of the Chain: uses a handkerchief5 The Figure Eight: How to form the basic figure7 Which Chain is Pulled? How to present the challenge8 Easy Figure Eight: Forming the eight from a circle of chain9 Ring off Chain interlude10 Pseudo explanation using a larger, 2 inch ring11 Ring off Chain again12 Chain of Life: Routine about priests in Tibet using the chain for a Grandma's Necklace type effect14 One Finger Only: Back to the Figure Eight, formed with only one finger15 Double Figure Eight: for two spectators at once16 Ring Off! Another ring off chain interlude17 The Flower: A more complex figure18 Extra Choice: Allows the spectator the choice of two loops19 The Pouring Chain: How the chain can "pour itself" out of a cup (no threads)20 The Creeping Chain: As above, but off the table edge instead of from cup20 The Falling Knot: The sliding and vanishing knot21 Pricking the Garter: Uses a long belt with two ends (not an endless loop)