Imagine this: you hand a bunch of ordinary, brightly coloured strips of paper to your audience for a good ol’ poke around. Then, in full view (no sneaky business here), you tear those strips into pieces and crumple them into a messy ball. With just a gentle breath, those shreds magically morph into a complete, vibrant paper ball. (It’s like magic, but with more paper cuts.)
Created by the dynamic duo Ethan Yip and Johnny Yip, and brought to you by Illuwizard, Origami Conjuring is more than just a nod to Dan Harlan's classic Kamifusen routine. It’s a whole new ball game (pun intended).
The Yip brothers have crafted this concept into a full-on Torn-and-Restored magic system that’s cleaner, more natural, and has more practical applications than you can shake a wand at. Starting with those examinable strips of coloured paper, you’ll take your audience on a journey from torn chaos to an impossible paper-ball transformation. It’s direct, easy to follow, and once the magic happens, your hands are as clean as a whistle—so you can flaunt that miraculous paper ball with absolute confidence while your audience is still reeling from the shock.
This isn’t a one-trick pony either. Beyond the eye-popping paper-ball transformation, it can be adapted for a torn-and-restored napkin, the classic Chinese Snowstorm, a torn-and-restored playing card, and even your own unique creations. One system. Multiple applications. Whether you’re performing up close, in a cosy venue, or on a grand stage, Origami Conjuring fits like a glove to different styles and spaces.
After checking out the project, Dan Harlan was all praise for Origami Conjuring, particularly its fresh take on the Kamifusen paper-ball transformation, its neat execution from start to finish, and the limitless creative potential it offers. Origami Conjuring is for magicians who appreciate strong visual magic, practical design, and a dash of originality. It’s not just an effect—it’s a creative springboard for you to develop, combine, and incorporate into your own performances. Tear it. Crumple it. Breathe life into it. Turn those ordinary shreds into a bona fide miracle right before your audience's eyes. Origami Conjuring originally developed by Ethan Yip and Johnny Yip. Presented by Illuwizard and crafted for working magicians.
PRODUCT CONTENTS
- Japanese-style paper balloons × 4
- Origami Conjuring System × 1
- Tissue paper × 16 sheets
- Red × 4
- Green × 4
- White × 4
- Yellow × 4
INCLUDED ROUTINESThe tutorial teaches four complete routines:
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Torn Paper to Paper Ball: Tear the examined coloured paper into pieces, crumple the fragments together and transform them into a complete paper ball.
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Chinese Snowstorm: Apply the Origami Conjuring System to create a highly visual Chinese Snowstorm finale.
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Torn-and-Restored: Napkin Tear a napkin into pieces and restore it before the audience.
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Torn-and-Restored Card: Extend the system to a playing card for a clean and direct restoration.
Once you’ve got the hang of the
Origami Conjuring System, you’ll be well on your way to creating original effects and routines that are uniquely yours.
Online Video Instruction:
- Spoken language: English
- Subtitles: Chinese and English
CONSUMABLES AND REUSEWhen followed correctly, the Origami Conjuring System and paper balloons can be reused for yonks, as long as you don't hand the finished paper ball to the spectator. The only regular consumable in the set is tissue paper, which is a breeze to grab from local shops or online. We also offer official refill packs straight from us.
RESET TIME: Approximately 5 minutes.
DIFFICULTY AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTSDifficulty level: Intermediate
Recommended for: Parlor magicians, theatre performers, and stage magicians
Beginner suitability: Beginners can learn the system with sufficient practice
Clothing requirement: A jacket with a chest pocket is required.
EXAMINABILITY AND CLEANLINESSThe object that will be torn can be examined before the routine begins. After the switch is completed, the resulting object can be examined. At the conclusion of the effect, the performer’s hands are completely clean.
