Rudolph's Nose by SaturnMagicShop

Effect

Rudolph's Nose is a children's magic trick where the magician helps Rudolph the reindeer find his missing nose. The routine involves a laminated board featuring Rudolph, a bag, and several colored sponge noses (red, blue, and black). The magician invites a child to assist in magically producing a new nose for Rudolph, but the first attempts result in the wrong colors (blue or black). Finally, the magician performs a magical transformation, changing the nose to red—the correct color—before placing it on Rudolph’s face.

Full Details

Rudolph's Nose is designed for durability, featuring a laminated board and a stand for easy display. The trick includes:

• A laminated Rudolph board
• A stand for upright presentation
• A bag for magical productions
• Multiple colored sponge noses (red, blue, black)
• A magical color-changing nose gimmick

The routine is adaptable for both Christmas and non-Christmas performances, making it versatile for year-round use. The magician can frame it as a Christmas-themed trick or simply as a fun reindeer story.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for:

• Children’s entertainers
• Family performers
• Magicians who perform at holiday events
• Beginners looking for an easy-to-master, visually engaging routine

Difficulty

Rudolph's Nose is beginner-friendly with minimal sleight of hand required. The trick relies on simple props and clear presentation rather than complex techniques. The most challenging aspect is the smooth execution of the color change, but the method is straightforward once practiced.

What Magicians Say

Mark from Saturn Magic describes Rudolph's Nose as a "classic prop" with strong audience reactions, praising its durability and examinability at the end of the routine. He highlights the trick’s versatility, noting that it can be performed year-round by adjusting the presentation.

One reviewer mentions that the trick is "heavily inspired by other versions" but improved with a more examinable final prop, allowing children to place the nose on Rudolph themselves—a feature not present in earlier versions.

Another magician appreciates the included stand, solving a common issue with similar tricks that require makeshift solutions to keep the board upright during performances.

Overall, Rudolph's Nose is praised as a reliable, entertaining, and well-constructed trick for children’s magic.