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Paper Circle Cutout From 1920

This charming circus cutout was originally printed in a newspaper from 1920. It includes ball playing elephants and dogs doing tricks – two shows that…

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Disappearing Coin Trick

The disappearing coin trick has probably been around since the invention of coins. Below is a 1902 tutorial on how to perform the coin trick….

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Strong Arm Magic Stunt

The strong arm magic trick is a classic stunt that has been performed in some of the old black and white movies in different variations….

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Pill Box Magic Trick

Here is an old magic trick using a pill box. The instructions were originally published in 1903, but the trick is still relevant to today’s…

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Toy Circus Paper Cutout for Kids

The following toy circus cutout was originally published in the Charlevoix County Herald on July 31, 1915. The directions say: “Cut out complete piece and…

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Ride a Cock Horse Paper Puzzle Nursery Rhyme

This Ride-a-Cock-Horse paper puzzle cutout was originally published in 1909. A once popular nursery rhyme, the paper puzzle reinforces the imagery of the rhyme and…

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Old Mother Hubbard Paper Cutout Puzzle for Children

If you are teaching your child or children the Old Mother Hubbard nursery rhyme, below is a paper cutout puzzle that you can add to…

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Little Bo Peep Paper Puzzle for Children

Most children will learn the Little Bo Peep nursery rhyme at some point, whether it be in school or at home. Below is a Little…

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Three Men in a Tub Nursery Rhyme Paper Puzzle

The following image is a Three Men in a Tub nursery rhyme paper puzzle that was originally published in The Salt Lake Tribune in 1909….

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Mother Goose Paper Puzzle for Children

Here is a Mother Goose paper puzzle that was originally published in the Evening Star newspaper in 1909. Children are supposed to cut the puzzle…

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