What is the BEST WAY to learn magic? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss1pUnKu6Jw

Sponge Ball magic is not just for kids (and grown ups). I occasionally help out in a nursing home and entertain the elderly. People with problems with their eyes but also with limited mobility in their hands. But also with dementia.

Red soft fluffy balls. That always works. It doesn't have to be grand magic. Simple movements like the ones you suggested during shopping. I always have a handful of balls with me. Really cheap ones, which I then give away after I've magically produced them.

It's always a big hello with the people. And you can always find the balls in the home, on nightstands, etc.

One of my favorite experiences at Christmas was when an old lady with dementia gave me back the ball saying, "Now hang it back on the Christmas tree". It's all a matter of interpretation.

The book I treasure in my collection is The Encyclopedia of  Sponge Ball Magic by Frank Garcia.  Frank Garcia signed the book for me when I bought it at Tannen’s on September 24, 1977.  I have always used my sponge ball routine as an opener to my magic show.

Teaches you about misdirection. It is so easy to get a ball out of a pocket when people are watching the balls jump out of someone’s hand. Great video! Mark Wilson’s book is amazing!

How to get started with sponge balls? Probably start by seeing a Urologist.

I've been doing sponge bunnys for over two decades, and it's still one of my most requested tricks to show people who have seen it and tell others! I never thought I'd get so much mileage out of a 2 dollar trick. Thank you David for the wonderful presentation.

When I would perform sponge ball magic for kids it was always the parents favorite part.

I use a red sponge ball with a split in it.  This allows me to stick it on my nose.  Great for those that work with children. I bring a small child up to help. I vanish the ball and stick it on my nose.  I ask the child if they know where it went.  The audience laughs as the child looks all around for the ball.  Finally I say " it is as clear as the nose on my face."  Eventually they look up and I usually get an even bigger laugh from the audience at this point.  This simple trick goes over well with the children and adults.

Mark Wilson’s is such a great resource. Second this.

Great to see the humble sponge ball get the appreciation it deserves, the definitive "packs small, plays big" item. One resource I would  highly recommend is Magic Makers 'Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic', solid gold.

Seems like I remember seeing some guy on The Magic Channel doing some lessons on sponge balls. It was good and so is this one.

David, thank you for your reviews. I look forward to seeing more each week.

Incredible knowledge you've shared, thank you 😀

I used the Patrick Page routine you mentioned as part of my admission exam to join London's Magic Circle, and it got me in! It's a great routine, and unlike some others, when it ends you are totally re-set for the next performance.

The Benson bowl routine is a good learning tool

I second Daryl's videos for sponge balls.

The best one might be Daryl's expert sponge ball magic.

Just started looking thru all my props to see what I should add to my show. Saw my Sponge Balls and instantly said Yes definitely going with those. I don't have the Purse frame yet but I wanted to see your review and start creating a routine!! □

I have combined Pat Page and Mark Leveridge routines.
Thanks for great info!

Very nice. I haven't used sponge balls for a long time, but had great fun when I was learning with them.

I had borrowed a book from the library that had some routines. I had no access to sponge balls at the time, so I bought a large yellow sponge used to wash cars and spent a couple of hours cutting and trimming 4 large cubes of sponge into something that resembled balls. Not perfect, but probably unique!