Take a break and watch this monkey's startled response to a magic trick

Monkey magic.

By Daragh Brophy Tuesday 22 Mar 2016, 11:40 AM

Mar 22nd 2016, 11:40 AM 24,487 Views 13 Comments

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MONKEYS LOVE MAGIC tricks, it turns out.

Not just monkeys, in fact – even great apes have been known to appreciate the simplicity of a well performed piece of professional trickery….

Source: Dan Zaleski/YouTube

The above clip was posted back in December – but another one, of a bored-then-startled monkey has been doing the rounds of the internet in the last few days.

Check out the Vine from America’s Funniest Home Videos:
https://vine.co/v/iwjHthlamZO

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Take a break and watch this monkey's startled response to a magic trick

Monkey magic.

Read: Take a break and watch these cheetah cubs recover after being born by C-section