Butterfly Puzzle

by Ian Adair

An amazing optical illusion, with a cute patter story. The two caterpillars change size, then into a butterfly. 

Two Little Caterpillars — A Magical Transformation!

Imagine two caterpillars, one red and one green, both identical in shape and size. They were "born" at the same time, after all! But wait—one of them begins to stretch, revealing itself to be much longer than the other. Not to be outdone, the second caterpillar stretches, and now it's even bigger than its sibling!

With a simple move, the performer creates a mesmerizing optical illusion, making one caterpillar appear longer than the other, then reversing the effect. The audience is left in awe as the performer repeats this magical stretching again and again.

The fun doesn't end there! The performer asks, "What happens when a caterpillar grows up?" Of course, the answer is, "It turns into a butterfly." With a quick and clever rearrangement, the two caterpillars transform into a beautiful butterfly with flapping wings!

Self-working and endlessly repeatable! Both pieces are the same size, but when one is held below the other, it always appears longer. This optical illusion allows you to perform the effect over and over, delighting audiences each time.

Feature Details:

• ​Made of sturdy cardboard.
• Printed in Full Bright Color.
•  Two piece puzzle is approx. 4" long
• ​Use for Teaching Magic Classes about Optical Illusions.
• Great Birthday party Goodie Bag Filler item! 

Skill Level: Beginner. Suitable fo ages 5 to adult.