The black coloring on the tab will be wiped away as part of the act, so make sure the ink can be wiped away quickly and easily. Markers labeled with a “W” denote they are water washable, and will more easily be removed from the can. Paint pens are also widely available and can easily be removed, depending on when they were applied to the can. [1] X Research source
The soda will naturally drain to below wherever you placed the hole, so make sure you place the hole high enough to properly pour out the can when performing the trick. If you place the hole too low, position the can such that the can does not leak when you get ready for the trick.
Don’t crush the can too hard, as this can make restoring the can more difficult.
Make sure to place the can down so that the remainder of the soda does not leak out through the hole you created. The soda should stay carbonated for a long period of time, provided the can is not jostled or moved too much prior to performance. [3] X Research source
Try remarking: “Man, you thirsty? I could use something to drink. ” Or say surprisingly: “I can’t believe someone threw away a perfectly good soda!”
Make sure your finger is firmly over the pinhole you created. If you’ve ever dropped a soda or shotgunned a beer, you know that the carbonated beverage will find any way possible to relieve pressure.
This part isn’t strictly necessary, as you could simply open an already “opened” soda can. However, it will save you from getting a mouthful of ink.
Depending on how much soda was drained from the can, you might have to deal with a little soda spillage due to the overflowing carbonation.
