easy magic tricks for kids - zig zag pencil magic props for children and teens with step by step instruction  zig zag pencil is a classic magic trick for magic starters. very easy to do, amazing magic effect! here is how it works: a black solid plastic pencil is put into a yellow plastic case. the plastic case comes with three sections. the center section is movable. hand over the plastic pencil to a spectator for examination. it is a real solid one! get the pencil back and put it into the yellow case. simply push the center section of the case. the solid pencil is now cut into three pieces. you can actually pull them out of the case to show that the solid pencil is really cut into pieces magically. it is not finished yet. you put all the pieces back into the case as where they were. instantly push back the center section of the plastic case. the pencil is restored into one piece magically. take the restored pencil out and hand it to the spectator for inspection. enjoy the moment when you amaze you friends with this incredible easy-to-do close-up magic prop.