Signed Post-it Restoration
A signed Post-it that is torn and restored
The spectator signs a sheet from a Post-it pad. The paper appears to be torn into four pieces and is ultimately restored, keeping the signature intact and ready to be handed out as a souvenir.
Julio Montoro includes a performance and a walkthrough of the handling in the same video. This routine uses an ordinary notepad and can be set up right within the actions of the routine.
The signature and the props
You will need a pad of Post-it notes and a pencil. Montoro notes that the size of the pad can vary and explains why he prefers a pencil over a permanent marker that might bleed through the paper.
The explanation takes advantage of the adhesive on the Post-its themselves. He also shares small optional details to make the handling and display easier, separating them from what is needed to just get started with a stock pad.
Folding, tearing, and displaying the pieces
The tutorial goes over the placement of the paper, the orientation of the adhesive area, and the folds used to organize everything. Montoro repeats the actions and shows how to control the pieces while the tear is presented.
The work includes the view of the four pieces and how to show your hands empty during the transition. Coordinating the paper and your fingers is part of the practice required for this routine.
The restoration and its two presentations
Montoro explains the gesture used to open the restored paper and shows a hand-covered option, which is his preference. He also discusses a more visual display and the risk of exposing part of the handling.
The video allows you to study both possibilities and the reason why he chooses a specific cover for his presentation.
Clean-up and final souvenir
The explanation continues through the removal of the leftover pieces behind the scenes. Montoro shows how to group them and ditch them so he can display and hand the signed Post-it over to the spectator.
The learning process focuses on linking the signature, the folds, the apparent tear, the restoration, and the clean-up. Handing out the souvenir marks the conclusion of the routine being performed and explained.