Pulling a tablecloth from under a set table is a trick that has astounded people for decades. While it is not impossible to do, it is no easy feat. This is why you see so few people actually do it in front of you. The trick takes concentration, and for many people, a lot of practice, but if you keep trying, you are bound to master this great display of skill.

1. Step 1

   Lay your tablecloth on the table, with the end opposite of you lined up with that edge of the table, with no part of the cloth hanging over that side. Make sure the cloth is also wrinkle-free.

2. Step 2

   Place your bowl and cup on the table, and fill them with fruit and water. Use plastic dishes at first to prevent breakage.

3. Step 3

   Bunch the tablecloth at your end together in your hands. Grab the cloth about a foot from its edge and hold a small section of it. The corners of the cloth should not be in your hands.

4. Step 4

   Quickly pull the cloth downward, toward the floor, and take a quick step away from the table simultaneously. The dishes should remain on the table, all completely upright.

5. Step 5

   If this does not work, try putting just a bowl with fruit on the table and take the cups off. If this fails, try adjusting how hard and at what angle you pull the cloth down. This will take some repetition, but with some practice, you can succeed.