On Nov 18, 2018, thomasR wrote:
Jim Steinmeyers is the best if you want virtually no set up. (In Conjuring Anthology).

My personal favorite is Ron Wilson's. (Uncanny Scot)

If you want to do the Anderson "flash" restore with less prep make sure to check out Robert Baxt's clever solution (the better newspaper tear).

On Apr 30, 2023, ed rhodes wrote:

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On Nov 18, 2018, thomasR wrote:

Jim Steinmeyers is the best if you want virtually no set up. (In Conjuring Anthology).

My personal favorite is Ron Wilson's. (Uncanny Scot)

If you want to do the Anderson "flash" restore with less prep make sure to check out Robert Baxt's clever solution (the better newspaper tear).

Let me just say; Thank you for adding the source of the routine! Too many people throw out suggestions with no way to FIND the routine suggested! Thank you, again.

"Several good methods exist for achieving this effect, but when Gene Anderson's newspaper tear was prominently performed a few years back by Doug Henning, magicians seemed to lose sight of all others. It is rare to see anything but the Anderson method performed these days. This is to be regretted, as several of the prior methods had advantages well worth considering (not the least of which is Al Koran's, to which the Gene Anderson method owes a considerable debt).

When Mr. Elmsley first discussed his method in print, he clearly stated his goal:

"In most methods, assuming that they are well performed, the torn pieces are transformed into a neatly folded packet, obviously untorn, which is then unfolded. To me this does not look magical, however magical it may be considered intellectually. It looks as though a folded packet has been substituted for the pieces. Moreover, the unfolding of the packet is an anticlimax. I believe that, if it is to look as though it is the same paper being restored as was torn, there must be no folded packet seen at any stage. In practice, that means that no folded edges, but only torn edges and the natural edges of the paper must be seen, right up to the moment when the paper is shown unfolded and restored."

At that time (1958), only one method met this criticism: Ken Bowell's "Kentare", which was marketed by Harry Stanley. Taking the Bowell method as a starting point, Mr. Elmsley created his own version: "The Visual Torn and Restored Newspaper".

On Nov 18, 2018, thomasR wrote:

Jim Steinmeyers is the best if you want virtually no set up. (In Conjuring Anthology).

This routine incorporates a system that eliminates all angle problems. This means it can be performed surrounded, and that makes it truly practical and easy to perform.

The download video contains over 60 minutes of detailed instructions with all the secrets of this wonderful routine that has made its way into the repertoires of many professionals.

It was created by Antonio Romero in 1983 and first published in his book La Magia de Antonio Romero in 1992.

This video has an English voice over by Rafael Benatar.

On Jan 22, 2026, wally wrote:
Has anyone seen this, is it on a dvd ( Karrell Fox had a Foxy Paper tear that left you totally clean, you could hand the paper out for examination ) magicwalsh@gmail.com

On Jan 24, 2026, wally wrote:
Thank you David for the above information, I see you’ve got to wear a jacket for Karrell fox newspaper tear, I have most torn & restored newspapers on dvd, But at 68 yrs I’m getting lazy, so I’m thinking of buying Pat pages download 10 second paper tear, or Martin Lewis Coupons, I’m still looking for advice for the torn restored coupons, what’s the easiest way to set up but still is ok for children’s / family shows, I’m also going to look at Andrew maybes again tomorrow, cheers.

I see you have to wear a jacket with Martin Lewis Coupons

On Jan 25, 2026, JNeal wrote:
Elmsley's Newspaper Tear is unbeatable in my opinion.
See the you tube video of Ron Wilson: Ron Wilson and the Uncanny Newspaper
Simple and powerful

On Mar 19, 2026, Frank Fantastic wrote:
Any recommendations for which T&R newspaper method would be most suitable when you want to combine it with a vanishing milk tumbler (glass,pitcher) ? Ideally with being able to pass the restored sheet to spectators, but not an absolute must.

So, vanish the milk in the newspaper (cone or folded), show the milk has gone -> tear paper up -> restore (-> crumble restored sheet into a ball, throw to spectator, retrieve milk from spectator's ellbow via Comedy Funnel).

As I think that would make for a nice Parlour routine

Thanks !

On Apr 26, 2026, Eugene Chekhov wrote:
Https://youtu.be/rBfvZOr9ufA?si=hIhIho6FjSILlwhl

I've been using this method in recent shows. The era of newspapers is over, but nothing stops me from tearing up and restoring a glossy page.

Commercially available method