Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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I demonstrate how to turn a German Turmkreisel (Tower Top). The mystifying spin top folds over like magic on its pedestal when it stops spinning! What a great toy for kids and executives needing a desk toy to start a conversation. If you find my videos helpful, you can buy me a virtual cup of coffee with this link. buymeacoffee.com/mikepeace3Y

Thanks to Kade Bolger who did a great demonstration on this project youtube.com/watch?v=tO1B2c2UF0s

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