A ‘magic’ quarantine craft that kids will love: how to make a trick wallet

Looking for an easy activity to keep kids busy while quarantining at home? Try having them make this DIY “wallet” that works like a magic trick … it’s more than just an optical illusion - the money placed inside will “magically” flip sides after opening and closing it. Though younger children might need help cutting and folding, this activity will help develop motor skills and spark wonder and curiosity in kids of all ages (and maybe adults too).

Video Transcript

CARISSE MOY: Hey, guys. I'm Carisse, and I am a video producer for Yahoo Lifestyle and Entertainment.

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Hey, guys. I'm Carisse. I'm a video producer with Yahoo Lifestyle and Entertainment, and welcome to Carisse's Craft Corner.

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So I've been working from home, and I've been finding myself with a ton of time on my hands. So today, I'm going to be showing you a really easy craft idea that you could do with your kids, or even if you're like me and you just want to do crafts by yourself. So today, I'm showing you how to make this. It is a magic wallet. How does it work? I have no idea, but I do know how to make it. So let's get to it.

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So then you fold it, and you open it, and it's on the other side. Isn't that cool?

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Yeah? If you guys thought it was cool and you make it at home, please share it with us. And if you figure out how it works, leave it in the comments below, because I'm dying to know. Don't forget to subscribe to Yahoo Lifestyle, and we will see you guys next time. Bye!