No, no. Quantum entanglement. He simply threw it so fast that some of the particles decided to jump between dimensions and them reappear at their same speed, but slightly to the left.

Don't ruin the magic!

We had this on VHS when I was a kid. After the entertainment value wore off (after 200 viewings or so) we would sit around and note out all the mistakes and inconsistencies in the film. This one was one of my favorites, along with the mention of the octopus at the end (which referenced a deleted scene).