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Get ready to learn a simple magic effect with a couple of paper clips and a dollar bill.

two paper clips
dollar bill

SOMETIMES WE USE MATERIALS THAT REQUIRE ADULT SUPERVISION…LIKE SCISSORS SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FRIENDS AND FAMILY AROUND WHENEVER YOU DO MAGIC TRICKS!!

  1. Fold the dollar bill into a Z formation. To do this, fold two thirds of the dollar to the right, and then fold the top third back to the left. If you look at this from the side it’ll look like a Z.
  2. Place the paper clips inside the Z so that one is holding the top of the Z together and the other is holding the bottom of the Z together. There should be about 1 inch of space between the clips and the ends of the Z should be protruding so that you can grab them later.
  3. Hold the ends of the Z and carefully pull them apart… the clips will get closer and closer. Give the dollar bill a firm tug and the two paper clips will link together!


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So cool!! I have to do a magic trick at school and I chose this one. I...

Taylor, 0, Nashport OH

cool move

Rohan, 11, Jamica NY

That was cool!I loved the magic trick

Behzad, 9, Baltimore MD

I LOVE THAT THANKS RYAN YOURE SO COOL!

Aedyn, 7, Vernon Hills IL

i like the cartooning

Keetah, 0, Pretoria

THAT WAS COOL I WISH I COULD DO THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PRACTICE A LOT TO...

Mickayla, 9, NC

I've seen this trick before, but you do it the best and told me what t...

Alexander, 10, New York NY

ryan you're amazing i watch your shows on on demand and you're great:)

Dylan, 13, Madera CA


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