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"Pen spinning is a form of object manipulation that involves the deft manipulation of a writing instrument with one's hands. Although it is often considered a form of self-entertainment (usually in a school/office setting), multinational competitions and meetings are sometimes held.[1] It is a form of contact juggling. It can also be classified as a sport."

Recently, I saw this guy spinning his pen like crazy in the state library which led me to look up "pen spinning" on google. After that, I went on youtube and saw a few penspinning clips which I thought were really cool. What are your thoughts on this strange/unique art?


This is a video of people pen spinning. I was amazed. O.O
 

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They make it look so easy! I got my pen out and dropped it whilst making an attempt to spin it. I noticed there's pen spinning tutorials on youtube...
 

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I spin my pen sometimes, when I'm bored at uni and have nothing better to do.

Something I picked up in year 8.
 
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They make it look so easy! I got my pen out and dropped it whilst making an attempt to spin it. I noticed there's pen spinning tutorials on youtube...
I started learning today!! I agree - it's so hard............ T-T I tried to do that thumbaround trick but it keeps falling out of my hand. :(
 

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hahaha pen spinning is so fun! I've been doing the basic thumb around spin for years, so much that its become second nature to me. And people are quite impressed by it.

There's also card manipulation, but it require much more finger dexterity and flexibility.
 
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hahaha pen spinning is so fun! I've been doing the basic thumb around spin for years, so much that its become second nature to me. And people are quite impressed by it.

There's also card manipulation, but it require much more finger dexterity and flexibility.
Actually, I found card manipulation pretty easy. Compared to pen spinning, that is. But it might just be me lol
 

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ohh buddy I'll get you a video haha
He's out at the moment, when he comes back I'll tell him to put one on youtube
lol Is he done yet? trollface.jpg

Awesome! I suppose you've heard about Dan and Dave Buck?

I could do a bit of Pandora, but stopped practicing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6kXuV__FTM

I could only do phase 1 of Jackson 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km3BthBK0s8&feature=related
Yep I know Dan and Dave Buck.. I can do pandora but it's kinda slow lol I can't do any of that shown in the 2nd video though. D:
 

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Pen spinning is quite fun, but it took a while for me to learn even the basic 'spins'.
 

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Yeah pen spinning is perfect for annoying the person beside you while doing your exams.

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BUMP Sorry couldn't resist. I just wanted to let you people know that I have finally mastered the thumbaround trick. :D hehe so happy
 

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