The gimmick supplied to remove the cig is no longer metal (as pictured) but a thicker plastic rod that removes the cig in a different way.

IMO the best way to perform this is to make the cig disappear entirely, or to change it into mini M&Ms or some other candy. Don't leave them with the impression that cigarettes are "cute".

Easy to do! Super fun, great reactions!

I've done this very often. This effect is great! It makes people laugh!

I've got some nice lines that I found to say while I perform this piece.

Drop the miniature cigarette in the spectator's hand for maximal impact.

For the price it is a good deal. I lost my mini cigarette and bought this product once again to perform it some more!

The only downside I see is that the golden cap doesn't stay on the tube so it slides around where I keep it... which caused me to loose the mini-cigarette on my first kit.