Animinimals by Billy Damon and Vanishing Inc.

Effect

The Animinimals trick creates the illusion of transforming a standard Qualatex 260 pencil balloon into a miniature balloon animal instantly, without any twisting or inflating. The effect is colorful, whimsical, and visually deceptive, making it ideal for family shows, strolling gigs, or children’s entertainment.

Full details

The Animinimals set includes:

• 12 assorted Animinimals (seven different animals: dog, cat, monkey, horse, bear, rabbit, and butterfly)
• Matching colored balloons
• A 20-minute instructional video covering six different routines

Additional magical moments can be incorporated, such as color changes, vanishes, splits, and transpositions. The trick has no reset time and no angle restrictions, making it highly practical for live performances.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is best suited for:

• Children’s entertainers – The bright colors and cute animals engage young audiences.
• Strolling magicians – The small size and quick reset make it perfect for walk-around performances.
• Beginners – The routines are simple to learn and perform.
• Professionals – The versatility allows for creative adaptations in different acts.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Animinimals trick is designed to be easy to perform, with minimal sleight of hand required. The instructional video breaks down six different routines, including a basic transformation, snap change, pluck, change bag, monkey tail, and performing the transformation in the spectator’s hand.

What magicians say

• MurphysMagicSupplies highlights that Animinimals is a fun, practical, and visually deceptive addition to a magician’s repertoire, especially for family-friendly environments.
• Scott Perry (EverythingMagicPro99) praises the trick’s no-reset, no-angle-restriction practicality, calling it perfect for casual gigs and professional performances. He also mentions the convenience of refill packs (though he suggests including matching balloons in future versions).
• The trick is described as versatile, with multiple handlings that allow performers to adapt it to different styles and settings.

For magicians looking for a lighthearted, interactive, and easy-to-perform effect, Animinimals is a strong option.