[For Upper Grades] Simple Magic Tricks for Elementary School Students: Astonishing and Impressive Magic
Not only do you get to experience a magical world where mysterious things happen right before your eyes—you’ll want to try it yourself! Many kids probably feel that way, don’t they? In this article, we’ve gathered a variety of magic tricks we’d love upper elementary school students to try.
We’ll reveal the secrets, of course, and also share tips on how to make the tricks look good and what to keep in mind when performing.
Feel free to use this as a guide and give them a practice! Invite everyone into a world of wonder with your magic.
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[For upper grades] Simple magic tricks for elementary school students: astonishing and moving magic (31–40)
Magic that changes color in an instant
It’s a magic trick that looks mysterious precisely because the change happens in an instant: the paper clipped in place changes color the moment you take it away.
In fact, while the paper of the initial color is clipped, the paper with the changed color is stacked behind it, and the original paper is retracted to the base of the clip by a concealed rubber band at the same moment the clip is released.
It’s important to be mindful of how you apply pressure to the clip, to achieve a speed that doesn’t reveal the rubber-assisted movement.
Because the color changes distinctly within a small area, it helps the audience focus on the phenomenon right in front of them, which enhances the effect’s appeal.
A crushed empty can becomes brand-new! Revival magic
It’s a magic trick where a crushed empty can returns to its original shape, and when you pull the tab, real juice comes out.
Preparation is key for this trick.
You make a small hole on the side and let some of the juice out, then seal the hole with a sticker.
In that state, if you crush the can and shake it, the carbonation will pop the dents back out.
At first, it looks like the can’s opening is already open, but that’s just an illusion created by placing a black sticker over it.
Toothpick Vanish Magic
This is a magic trick where the toothpick you’re holding disappears in an instant when you lightly tap it.
In fact, a rubber band is tied to the opposite end of the toothpick—the end with a notch.
You hook the rubber band around your wrist and pull the toothpick taut; when you let go, the rubber band snaps it back toward your wrist.
Make sure to wear long sleeves to hide the rubber band on your wrist.
Coin Vanish Magic
It’s a coin magic trick where the coin that had been shown on the table suddenly vanishes.
You wonder why, since you’d been hearing the steady clink of the coin on the table.
In fact, the coin placed on the table is secretly pulled toward the performer and dropped while pretending to grab it.
And when the seemingly empty hand taps the table, the sound actually comes from a hidden coin in the left hand—that’s the secret.
Coin Penetration Magic
The coin that was in my hand—if you hold down the back of your hand and give your arm a single strong shake, the coin passes through and appears on top! So what’s the trick? Let’s reveal it.
First, place the coin in the center of your left palm.
Then grip the coin firmly.
When you do this, make sure there’s a space between your thumb and index finger.
It helps to use your thumb to wrap over the other four fingers.
Finally, flip over the hand holding the coin, place your right hand on top, and give it a decisive shake.
The impact causes the coin to rise up onto the back of your hand.
The key to this magic is keeping your hand relaxed!
