Instant Polo Restoration
The Situation
You’re out with friends and finish your last mint. It's a boring, empty wrapper. Instead of throwing it away, you give it a quick shake and it visibly fills back up with fresh mints. You can even hand the pack to them to prove it's real.
What This Teaches
This lesson shows you how to build a custom gimmick using common packs of Polo mints. You’ll learn how to construct the internal mechanism that makes the restoration look smooth and fast.
Once you build the gimmick, the handling is straightforward. You’ll learn how to display the empty pack, trigger the restoration, and ditch the extra parts so the pack is completely examinable. It’s a worker routine that turns a simple piece of trash into a memorable moment.
About the Instructor
Julio Montoro is a creator known for his practical, real-world magic. He focuses on building clever gimmicks that work well in casual settings like coffee meetups or family gatherings.
What's Included
- Materials needed: Sourcing your Polo packs
- Step-by-step gimmick construction
- Handling the restoration for maximum visual impact
- Techniques for clean ditching and display
- How to make the pack examinable
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hard to build?
It’s a bit of a process. Watch the full tutorial before you start cutting anything. Once it’s built, it’s very easy to perform.
Do I need special props?
Just standard packs of Polo mints. You’ll need three packs to build the gimmick, but they’re easy to find online or at a store.
What skill level is this?
It’s intermediate. The construction requires some patience, but the actual performance relies on simple, natural handling.
Is it examinable?
Yes. The routine includes a way to ditch the gimmick so you can hand the restored pack to your spectator.