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Magically Join Two Paperclips

Step-by-step showing you how to magically join two paperclips, presented by Crafty Corner

For any questions contact: Winnie

Amaze your friends and family with your magical ability to join two paperclips without touching them! A simple and easy magic trick for kids to learn!

joined clips

What you will need:

  • Two paperclips
  • Paper money, or just use a strip of ordinary paper
requirements

Step 1

Tell your audience that you can magically join two paperclips without touching them.

Step 2

Fold the paper money into a “Z” shape.

fold money into z

Step 3

Put one paperclip towards the left, clipping the middle and top side of the “Z” together.

paperclip on money

Step 4

Put the other paperclip to the right, clipping the middle and bottom edges of the “Z” together.

paperclips on money

Step 5

Pull the two edges of paper away from each other.

pull money money

Step 6

Watch as the paperclips magically join together!

paperclips join together joined paperclips

If you pull it fast, you may even be able to flick the joined paperclips into your audience for an extra effect!