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Handkerchief and Egg Trick

This magic trick is fun and easy and uses materials you may already have around your home.
Remember, it's always a good idea to practice at home first!

Suggested Materials:

* 1 x egg
* 1 x handkerchief
* 1 x pen

Suggested Instructions:

Handkerchief and Egg

Step 1: At home, carefully poke a hole in a raw egg with your pen. Drain the contents. Wash the inside of your egg shell and wait until it is completely dry.

Handkerchief and Egg

Step 2: Take your handkerchief and gently poke it through the hole until it is hidden inside your egg.

Handkerchief and Egg

Step 3: At school, tell your audience that you have lost your magic handkerchief. Ask whether anyone has seen it.

Handkerchief and Egg

Step 4: Tell them you will look for it later. Tell them you’ve decided to eat an egg instead. Hold up your egg so that the hole is facing away from the audience. Cover the hole with your thumb or finger.

Handkerchief and Egg

Step 5: Now take your egg shell and crack it open on the edge of a desk. Your magic handkerchief is inside. Amazing!

Handkerchief and Egg

Note: Practice this trick at home before trying it at school.

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