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Effect

Puffing Rice in a Cone

Harlan Tarbell · The Tarbell Course, vol. 2, 1942

Time
2 min read + 10 min practice
Materials
In the library
Prerequisites
None

This is an interesting variation using a double paper cone.

Effect

Performer shows a square of paper on both sides and folds into a cone. He shows some rice in a dish. He reaches in and drops a handful into the paper cone. Upon shaking cone, the puffed rice bounces out and is poured out in a glass dish or on a plate.

How it is done

The method, 1 drawing and all it needs, inside the library.

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