Broken & Restored Pencil – Classic Close-Up Magic Trick for Kids

Snap It in Half. Put It Back Together. Take a Bow.

You show a solid pencil inside a clear plastic case — the audience can even hold it and inspect it. Then you slide the case sideways and the pencil visibly snaps into two zigzag pieces. Hand those out for inspection too.

Slide it back. The pencil is whole again.

It’s one of the most satisfying close-up effects for young performers — easy to learn, easy to repeat, and impossible to figure out without knowing the secret.

Why Kids Love It

• Simple enough for beginners aged 4 and up
• The effect is visual and immediate — no patter or misdirection needed
• Compact plastic prop — durable, lightweight, and pocket-sized (9 × 5 × 1 cm)
• No batteries, no setup — ready to perform straight away
• Available in Blue and Purple
• A great first trick for any aspiring young magician

What’s Included

• 1 × Broken Pencil magic prop (plastic, approx. 30g)

Perfect for parties, school shows, holidays, and everyday amazement. Suitable for ages 4+.