Zig Zag Pencil Illusion
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Description
Amaze your friends and family with my version of this classic magic illusion! Place an ordinary pencil inside the box, and then magically slide the sections sideways, creating the impossible illusion that the pencil has been cut into three pieces while somehow remaining functional. When you reassemble the box, the pencil is revealed to be completely intact! The three sections of this box can be moved independently, whereas typically only the center part moves. Prints fast without supports.
Features
- Set of 3D printable parts for the classic Zig-Zag Pencil illusion
- Independent movement of the sections
- Works with standard pencils (7-8mm diameter), a nail, or a piece of thin rope
- Simple assembly with no special tools required
- Smooth sliding mechanism for flawless performance
- Compact design for easy portability and storage
- Perfect for kids, magic enthusiasts, educators, or anyone who loves puzzling illusions
Optional parts to print
- 3D printable pencil in case of a genuine pencil isn't available
- Lids with larger openings. This allows the removal of the pencil pieces in the middle of the trick and miraculously fix them back
Assembly instructions:
Assemble the parts shown in the pictures by placing the sliding mechanism inside covers 1-3 and then the corresponding lids on top. The pieces should fit snugly. If the lids are too loose, use super glue to secure them.
To perform the trick:
- Preparation: Cut one pencil (or nail or rope) into a length that fits inside the long middle slot of the slider. Cut another pencil into pieces that fit inside the three smaller slots.
- Performing: Place the intact pencil inside the slot at the end of the box. Slide the sections independently to perform the illusion. Slide the sections back and reveal the intact pencil.
Robert Harbin created the original idea of the trick in the 1960s, performing it with a big box on stage with an assistant inside. The trick was then miniaturized into a close-up version by Hiroshi Kondo in the 1980s.
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