Originally Posted by
redheadtempe33
OK, just out of sheer curiosity, I bought a bottle of 2 Buck Chuck (or $2.50 rather) and tried this with an old boot of mine. I'm shocked and pleased to report this works.

It absolutely works. Did it this past summer at a family reunion.
On a different note... can anyone get a cork out from the bottom of an empty bottle of wine w/out breaking the bottle? Another great bar trick...