Flash paper is a product that magicians purchase to use with their paper gimmick tricks. Flash paper can be purchased at online magic-product websites or at magic or hobby stores. It is recommended for professionals only, ages 18 and over. It creates an enlightening stage presence, or it can be used for tricks that are closer in proximity to the audience. Flash paper ignites an instant flame when it comes into contact with a match or a lighter. It is often used in coin and money magic tricks or in the well-known "Floating Rose" trick. Flash paper is usually sold in either a 2-by-3 size or an 8-by-9 size. Simply hide flash paper in your hand during your trick and follow the rest of your hidden instructions to create the effect, depending upon your particular trick you are designing.
"Recipe" is a trick by Hiro Sakai. This close-up paper trick can amaze your audience. The magic trick is about the effect of change. The paper prop resembles a simple brown paper envelope, but the envelope enables the audience to put something into the envelope and pull out something different. For example, they can put in a white piece of paper and pull out a dollar bill.
"Thought Transmitter" is an entertaining trick designed by John Cornelius. The custom-made device allows you to have the appearance of sending thoughts to your spectator. It also allows you to gain access to the secret thoughts of the spectator. You ask a spectator to write down the name of a playing card on a piece of paper that he will place inside of an opaque wallet. The spectator then closes the wallet and wraps it in a rubber band before sealing it and placing it in a bag. However, you know what is written on the paper. The trick uses no magnets, no moving parts, no impressions and no carbon paper. This paper gimmick trick is available for purchase at magic shops that sell World Champion Close-Up Magician, John Cornelius tricks, such as Dreamland Magic Online or visit John Cornelius Online.
The magic newspaper is a popular paper gimmick trick. Magicians roll up the magic newspaper and pour water into the center of it. When they unroll the newspaper, it is still dry. They can allow spectators to inspect the newspaper, who are amazed at the dryness at the paper. Magic newspapers can be purchased at online magic warehouses, such as Alibaba Online.