The Hui Stick spins through the vibrations created when rubbing the holding stick against the teeth of the main stick. When the word 'Hui' is shouted, the propeller starts spinning in the other direction.
Shouting the word 'Hui' at a stick makes the trick fun and your friends look silly. However, the actual trick involves controlling the vibrations of the stick through the usage of your fingers.
Pressing against the sides of the stick with your fingers will cause it to vibrate in specific directions. And by changing the way it vibrates, the propeller will change direction to your will.
And as you hand the stick to your friend who doesn't know the trick, they will try and try without success, making them look silly.
It takes a bit of practice to make it just right, and if you do it well the trick will be undetectable.
Step One: Holding the Hui stick - Hold the main stick with your non-dominant hand. The position of your hand should be behind the grooves as seen in the picture.
Step Two: Holding the second stick - This is what makes the trick work. If you just try to rub it against the main stick immediately it will not work or barely spin at all.
The stick must be held between your index finger and your thumb. This is because you need to alternate pressing the Hui stick against those fingers to change direction.
Examine the image for correct holding procedure.
Step Three: Using the stick - With the correct holding, press the side of the stick against your index finger. Start rubbing the two sticks together. If done correctly, the stick should vibrate and the propeller would start spinning in one direction. While the propeller is spinning, press the other side of the stick against your thumb. The propeller should start spinning in the other direction.
(The red points in the illustration show the contact points with the stick, this is where you should press)
Step Four: mastering the stick - Practice and begin shouting 'Hui' as you change the stick's spinning direction. Try to make the switch seamless by minimising the gaps between your fingers. Show the trick to your friends and let them try it as well, and enjoy watching them fail.
If you still need help, try googling "How to use a Hui stick" or contacting us for help