The Torn and Restored Newspaper has been a staple of stage magic for years. But for just as long, it has come with compromises. Glues, wires, magnets, and a fifteen-minute (or longer) preparation. With “The Examiner – Special Edition”, all of those restrictions are stripped away. No more palming, special clothing requirements, or special newspaper. Here’s exactly how the effect looks: You show your audience a newspaper and mark it for identification so your audience knows that this is the same newspaper throughout the routine. It remains in full view as you begin to tear it into pieces. They see the tears being made, they see the jagged edges of the newspaper, they hear it being torn. But then, as if it were real magic, the newspaper completely restores itself right before your audience’s eyes. At the end, it’s handed out to the audience to examine and keep. No glue No magnets No wires The newspaper can be given away at the end 1 minute setup Ever since John Graham released his book “Stage by Stage”, magicians have been asking for a video tutorial teaching “The Examiner.” And John could have simply released a video download. But he took it one step further. “The Examiner – Special Edition” isn’t just a video explanation but an entire performance system. In addition to the in-depth video instructions that teach you how to learn, perform, and master “The Examiner”, you also receive the custom gimmick handmade by John himself, a marker, and a newspaper so that you can get started learning immediately. Everything arrives in a compact container that keeps the props organized and ready to go. Throw it in your case, and you’re prepared to add this to your show at a moment’s notice, even in your close-up case. “The Examiner – Special Edition” is one of those rare pieces of magic that elevates from a trick to a true reputation maker. We truly believe that this might be the most practical and fooling Torn and Restored Newspaper effect ever created.
