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Magical Pop-Up Book of Optical Illusions
Magical Pop-Up Book of Optical Illusions
Magical Pop-Up Book of Optical Illusions
Magical Pop-Up Book of Optical Illusions

Magical Pop-Up Book of Optical Illusions

Paper engineering puts optical illusions in motion as kids pull, spin, pop, and fold their way through every spread.

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What Makes It Uncommon

The page turns, and suddenly the picture isn't just a picture—it's a whole immersive experience. Classic optical illusions become a hands-on playground of movement, where patterns seem to pulse, lines twist, and arrows defy direction. Sliding, spinning, popping, and folding mechanisms invite curious minds and hands to make each visual trick happen, then go back and try to catch their eyes being fooled all over again.

  • Every spread features an interactive paper-engineered optical illusion activated by hand.
  • Mechanisms include sliding, spinning, popping, and folding elements.
  • Created by David A. Carter, a celebrated paper engineer known for inventive pop-up construction.
  • Functions as part puzzle, part design object, making it playable again and again since each illusion invites another look.
  • Made to appeal across ages—kids get the delight of shifting, moving images, while adults rediscover classic optical illusions in a new hands-on form.
  • Recommended for ages 6-9 and grades 1-3.
  • Hardcover; 8.31" x 8.25".
  • Printed in Thailand.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Ages

Recommend 6+

Made from

paper, hardcover

Measurements

8.31" L x 1" W x 8.25" H; 12 pages

Care

Wipe with cloth

Item ID

63767

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