Here's my take on the venerable wooden finger chopper mini-illusion. I dislike using props that look like they came out of a magic shop, so in this video I said it was from elsewhere...enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmovtrZbJXM

One of my favorite Finger-Choppers. Nice routine, but it is far more impressive with a spectator's finger.

I agree fully and when the situation allows that is how I perform it. However, since I've already been accused many times of using off screen assistants to accomplish my magic, I try not to use any asistants when using my webcam to record.