First off, let me just say that the color of the ball will vary. You get a nice shaker, different from the video, but it has smooth sides, which make it more visual. If the gimmick were to break if you drop it by accident, you can easily buy a new one at any big box store. (Walmart, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond) You can make fun stories about how the ball is a bank robber and how he got into the "safe". If you don't know any sleight of hand, just put the ball in your pocket, but it would pay off to learn a french drop.