Animinimals
Trick and download by Billy Damon
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The world's smallest balloon animals aren't even made from balloons! You'll want Animinimals in your pocket when you do your next in-person or virtual gig.
Imagine this: With absolutely ZERO balloon twisting experience, you can transform a pencil balloon into a heart-meltingly adorable miniature balloon animal that kids and adults will adore.
It might look like you spent years practicing balloon art, but it’s actually all done without inflating or twisting a balloon. The basic sleight of hand required can be learned in minutes.
Seriously, this effect is too fun to be described in words. Watch the demo video before going any further. Animinimals are the ultimate children’s show giveaway. Although, they’re so dang cute, you might just want to keep them for yourself!
“Best closeup trick of 2020!" Bill Abbott
"This is the perfect little effect to have on you at all times. Packs small. Big reactions!" Erick Olson
What’s in the box?
- A dozen assorted rubber silicone Animinimals
- Matching balloons
- A 8-minute video instruction module
- Six different routines
- Option to purchase Animinimals in bulk to use as inexpensive giveaways
Animinimals is the brainchild of magician and master balloon twister Billy Damon and Vanishing Inc. Together, they’ve come up with the world’s smallest balloon animals and variety of incredibly handlings. Perform balloon-to-animal transformations such as the snap change or transformations that happen in the spectator’s hand. You can also do color changes, split the animal into two, “Two-in-the-hand, One-in-the-pocket” and a tons of other fun effects.
Each Animinimals set comes with a dozen assorted animals in a variety of delightfully vibrant colors. Vanishing Inc. has also kept the working pros in mind with bulk refills available at a great price. Click on the suggested products below to order.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: CHOKING HAZARD SMALL PARTS Not for children under 3 years
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Customer reviews for Animinimals
Garry
Good fun, comes with a video, which is showing demos, and tutotials,
severall methods are shown on how too,
All off these methods are easy to do,
animinimals are great for give aways too.
severall methods are shown on how too,
All off these methods are easy to do,
animinimals are great for give aways too.
Ryan
These are great, awesome little trick. However I would like to warn, one of the routines in the video suggests pulling on the tail of one of the animinimals instead of the balloon. I would not recommend this, when I tried it the tail snapped off.
Simon
Video is less than 8 Minutes and shows the basic handling and some variations
B U T ...
I would have liked it if there where at lest the basics on how to make those balloon animals.
I really assumed there would at least shown how to make a dog balloon animal.
B U T ...
I would have liked it if there where at lest the basics on how to make those balloon animals.
I really assumed there would at least shown how to make a dog balloon animal.
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Ricardo
This is great!! Very visual and easy to do.
Yes, it comes with a very short explanation video, but to be honest, you do not need anything else, it is straight forward and very easy to perform.
If you want to learn how to inflate the ballons or how to make a balloon animal you can find a lot and I mean a LOT of videos on youtube with great detail.
So to sum up, if you have seen the trailer and love the idea of giving away this tiny animinimals, buy it.
Yes, it comes with a very short explanation video, but to be honest, you do not need anything else, it is straight forward and very easy to perform.
If you want to learn how to inflate the ballons or how to make a balloon animal you can find a lot and I mean a LOT of videos on youtube with great detail.
So to sum up, if you have seen the trailer and love the idea of giving away this tiny animinimals, buy it.
Martin
Great as a stand-alone trick, or if you do some balloon modelling a neat way to segue from balloon modelling into your magic set or vice versa (magic set to balloon modelling). Also would make great give away gifts to kids at a kids party/event.
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Skyler
Great! I purchased this with the additional 100 pack so I could hand them out for the kids who wanted to. keep it. The additional video is good quality and the explanations are great. I learned how to make the full size balloon version of all the mini versions included so I could make them shrink and grow.
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Marc
I love the Animinimals! Funny enough, most of the people I produce one of the little balloon animals for, they do not experience it as a magic trick. First they think I did them for real, especially children. But they all love them and they make perfect souvenirs! I always carry a balloon and some of the Animinimals with me.
Ben
Love these. Actually using in virtual kids shows!
Brian
What you see is what you get. It obviously will gets kids attention but I find adults are caught off guard as well. One person pulled me aside and wanted to know 'what kind of mechanics were used". They weren't talking about sleights they thought the balloon someone how shaped itself into the animal by clicking a button. So as you can imagine they were super blown away when I gave them the animinimal to inspect.
Michael
This is a great trick to do on kids - I particularly like using a magic bag for the effect of turning a bunch of unknotted balloons into a bunch of balloon animals. Older kids will realize that the final product is not balloon-like at all, so you might have to have a line prepared to explain it (e.g. "Oh yes of course, I used magic to harden the balloon so it will last longer"). Get the extra bag of 100 Animinimals if you actually plan on using this on an audience.
Hans Peter
It is an excellent trick for children as well as adults. I have used it several times where "I walk around" and it brings joy all the time.
Good explanation included and most suitable for all occasions .I recommend this crazy little thing
Good explanation included and most suitable for all occasions .I recommend this crazy little thing
Gail
I absolutely love for this kind of silliness! Your animinimals are so cute. We are having so much fun with your explanations / demonstration s. Looking forward to ordering more.
Robert
Love the animals!
David
I think these are brilliant, I think there a cool giveaway and really hope the bag of 100 come back in stock. The explanation video is short and unless your really new to magic you probably could just buy the bag of 100 and create your own tricks with them.
Jason
Such a fun product! If you work with kids at all, this is a must! Fun and easy to do!
Raleigh
Not just for little kids because big kids like being reminded they were once (and still are) kids. This is my number one feel happy make happy routine. I'm riding the train at 5am and this rough looking dude on his way to work early says "I like your vest." And I say," I keep all my magic stuff in it! Do you want to see something?" And I run through a quick Ninja rings routine and his eyes got real big and he laughed and then I said, "Do you want to feel like a kid again?" I tied up an uninflated balloon and created an Animinimal. He almost cried. Don't overthink using these. You can do about anything, flash all over the place and it won't matter. When they get a tiny little balloon animal in the end they WILL smile. I told him to feel free to keep it and give it to someone you love, a child, a sibling, whatever. His reaction made my day. This is NOT the only time I've had an Animinimal give someone joy. These are simple things that cause a lot of happiness. Second story: my first walk around as a volunteer at a fund raiser for a local high school's girls athletics fund. Real balloon guy was awesome but had to go and put up a sign saying, "No more balloons after this point." Lots of kids with hang dog expressions not getting cool balloon animals. I walk up and say, "Did you want a balloon?" Sad nods. "Well, I can do balloons!" And they end up with something WAY cooler than some real balloon animal. These are awesome.
Jonathan
Superb effect for magicians wanting something in there repertoire that’s good for any kids in a mixed age audience. If your not a professional kids entertainer then it’s not always easy choosing material that caters to all ages and this fits perfectly. Simple reason is balloon Modeling is the number one thing asked for when it comes to entertaining kids, now you have an instant and fast solution to the question “can you make balloon animals?” This requires minimal skill and frankly I think the giveaway will last far longer than a balloon animal anyway. It reminds me of the pearl string animals that was popularised by Robert Neale but with a faster more visual creation. Watching the explanation video prior to receiving the trick was nice as it confirmed how good this is! I love the variations in the explanation of the various productions but for me the change bag idea was utterly genius as you can create dozens of animals in seconds to keep all the kids happy! I’ve been asked to do a street party for jubilee and almost the first thing asked was “can you make balloon animals for the kids?” I think I went into a total meltdown then I remembered this and boom the answer was “oh I can make better than that, I can make miniature balloon animals in the kids own hands!” This along with lolli hero, Pizza Paddel and wonder pop I think are top notch family tricks so yeah five star highly recommended stuff …… five stars!…… now get those bulk minimals in stock please! I need more!
John
GREAT WORK ,EASY TO UNDERSTAND, GREAT NUMBER OF PERFORMANCE OPTIONS
Jesse
The trick that gets me rebooked
This trick is perfect. Everyone seems to think all magicians can do balloon animals. So whe I take the balloons out of my suitcase everyone assumes something allready. And this makes the trick work so good. Because you are going to make there assumption come true - but in a very unique and magical way. And as a bonus you have an amzing give-away, which everybody loves and remembers you by.
This trick got me rebooked very often and leaves the kids and also grownups in amazment and with a reminder what magic can do.
This trick is perfect. Everyone seems to think all magicians can do balloon animals. So whe I take the balloons out of my suitcase everyone assumes something allready. And this makes the trick work so good. Because you are going to make there assumption come true - but in a very unique and magical way. And as a bonus you have an amzing give-away, which everybody loves and remembers you by.
This trick got me rebooked very often and leaves the kids and also grownups in amazment and with a reminder what magic can do.
Peter
Wonderfully fun trick to perform. Have been surprised at how adults also get fooled by this. Definitely with buying the extra pack so you have plenty to give away.
J.
This does exactly what it's advertised to do. I got this as a gift, and I quickly downloaded the instructions. It's an easy trick to do, really, but the payoff with kids is big. It's adaptable not only to change bags (as in the vid) but silks, mirror glasses, all kinds of other presto-chango things. Well done! Excellent construction, but it would've been nice to not have 'China' on each animal, but that's very minor.
Andrew
This PLAYS MUCH BIGGER THAN THE BIGGEST BALLOON!
And I can only do a wiener dog balloon-- but now ALL KINDS OF ANIMINIMALS!
And I can only do a wiener dog balloon-- but now ALL KINDS OF ANIMINIMALS!
Brandon
This is going to be fun!
Jonathan
A great give away for kids. Nothing earth shattering here but for what it is it's a great value.
Frank
This has been in every family show I have done since I purchased it, and also every walk around gig. With the right presentation even adults love it. Do not skip this effect
Kevin
I used to make Balloon Creatures, but have lost much dexterity in my right hand. Looking for Magic to suit mainly one hand, I’ve found ‘Animinimals’ the perfect support for most of the effects that were otherwise difficult dexterity wise. As a performance on their own or a great adjunct for support or replacement of the Balloon effects I am still capeable of. And, Oh what a good cover up for when an ordinary balloon creation bursts accidentally, I can extract a matching colour Animinimal from reserves tucked in between elastic bands on my wrist !! Now, if I can just find that Bag of 100 mentioned, I’ll be a happier Conjurer. Great Idea, Thanks Vanishing.
David
The prop rubber balloons are poorly made and would obviously be solid rubber to any spectator. They are full of seams and holes that that quite fill in. I knew I’d never do this for anyone so it went in the garbage.
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Joshua
This is an excellent “interlude” piece that can be used anywhere and with all ages. They must however be old enough to understand characteristics of how balloons behave. This has the same feel as “The Pearl Puddle”, without the traditional longer routine/buildup. Think, … “did I really see that?” I love the idea, just sorry I’ve been … “so late to the party”.
Simone
the trick itself is very entertaining for children, however the refills are definitely overpriced, many of them arrived damaged, it’s not the best souvenir to give away.
Orlando
Animinimals is what every magician needs as a small backup... It's great to have tucked away and ready to give away at a moments notice. I never got into balloon animals so for me this plays perfect. When I perform and a kid shows up that is really too young to understand what I'm doing it, I whip out a balloon and perform a funny routine. I end it with Animinals and save the day! It's a great addition to any routine or balloon work.
Douglas
Good quality giveaways that kids love. Use the methods shown of even come up with your own to make multiple balloon animals appear for a small group. Kids love leaving with something, and what kid doesn't like a balloon animal. Packs small!
Greg
Video is short and right to the point. Nothing unexpected, just good solid magic with a nice surprise. And who doesn't like cute animals. Perfect little souvenir
Mary
Wonderful!
Ben
This is superb!! One of my favorite tricks. I perform this to adults and children. Great reactions from all ages.
Jim
I love this product!!
But 25 bucks for only 12 mini balloons plus instructions? ??
You know youre going sell more in refills.... at 40¢ an animal
But 25 bucks for only 12 mini balloons plus instructions? ??
You know youre going sell more in refills.... at 40¢ an animal
Doug
Upon opening the package I have to say I was thrilled!
I immediately knew I had a colossal winner, here!
The quality of the little balloon animals leaves nothing to be desired! They are SO MUCH BETTER than a video can show, and once you physically hold them in your hand you will understand what I mean. Great attention to detail has been given to these, and I’ll definitely be ordering refills because I’ll be giving away a zillion of these! These are the perfect “impossible object” giveaway that you can guarantee your spectators will keep forever and never throw away! And they will REMEMBER YOU forever! Combine the giveaway away with your business card and you are set forever!
I honestly can’t think of any impossible object giveaway that can beat this, and I’ve seen them all through the year!
This is truly my best magic purchase of the year!
I immediately knew I had a colossal winner, here!
The quality of the little balloon animals leaves nothing to be desired! They are SO MUCH BETTER than a video can show, and once you physically hold them in your hand you will understand what I mean. Great attention to detail has been given to these, and I’ll definitely be ordering refills because I’ll be giving away a zillion of these! These are the perfect “impossible object” giveaway that you can guarantee your spectators will keep forever and never throw away! And they will REMEMBER YOU forever! Combine the giveaway away with your business card and you are set forever!
I honestly can’t think of any impossible object giveaway that can beat this, and I’ve seen them all through the year!
This is truly my best magic purchase of the year!
George
Overpriced IMO. $25 for some balloons (with no instructions how to make balloon animals), tiny rubber "balloon animals", and instructions on how to finger palm a small item, lol. I gave the little rubber animals to my granddaughter, so not a total loss.
William
More of a kids trick it would go down well with them
Larry
Fantastic for kids shows and adult shows. I ordered 2 refills because I know I’ll be using this in every show.
Michael
Wonderful and great for adults and kids alike.
James
Some great ideas, especially the last one! My girlfriend does balloon animals and she doesn't know I've bought this trick. She loves making a balloon dog when we go out to eat and giving it with the tip inside the mouth to the server. Imagine her surprise when I get the server to take the tip and I announce that I think the doggie is pregnant, then pop it and reveal the Animinimals dog! She'll be just as surprised as the server!
David
The hand-out product clearly wasn't created by a balloon, but still kind of fun, perhaps.
Teaching video lacked showing the "get ready" and "clean up". I'm guessing the surprise of seeing the small object gives cover for ditching the balloon. I'd just like to see how the person goes about doing it in real life, instead of just dropping it on the studio floor below the camera frame.
Teaching video lacked showing the "get ready" and "clean up". I'm guessing the surprise of seeing the small object gives cover for ditching the balloon. I'd just like to see how the person goes about doing it in real life, instead of just dropping it on the studio floor below the camera frame.
David
My very first time performing this effect was done as a throw away… I mentioned that I did magic and balloon animals.
It was a casual conversation about performing for a military family support group and I wasn’t really looking for a gig… I did the production of the monkey balloon (pinching the tail off the balloon). I accidentally let go of the monkey as I was stretching the tail, launching a “Flying Monkey.”
Between the production, the joke and presenting her with the monkey, she now certifies me as a miracle worker.
If I could just figure out how to put my website and phone number on these tiny balloon animals…
A great effect requiring minimal manipulation. It’s the presentation that elevates this.
It was a casual conversation about performing for a military family support group and I wasn’t really looking for a gig… I did the production of the monkey balloon (pinching the tail off the balloon). I accidentally let go of the monkey as I was stretching the tail, launching a “Flying Monkey.”
Between the production, the joke and presenting her with the monkey, she now certifies me as a miracle worker.
If I could just figure out how to put my website and phone number on these tiny balloon animals…
A great effect requiring minimal manipulation. It’s the presentation that elevates this.
ford
O M G .........I am having so much fun with this!!!!!! I made sure to order the extra animals ....the kids are so blown away !!!!! This is just so much fun!!!!!!! I want to thank vanishing magic for getting it back in!!!! I was so wanting it when it first came out but it flew off the shelf's everywhere !!!!!!!I will be ordering more of the refils in the next 3 months possible getting 3 of them!!!!!!
ford
OMG!!!!!This is awesome........The kids just love it!!!!!!!!!having 5 different animals makes it fun due to i can give 5 different to the kids !!!!!!!I have even noticed the ladies just adore it!!!Seems it brings back childhood memories that they just miss!!!!!I ordered the beginner set of 25 and the 100 pack>>>I'll be out in less than 2 more months!!!Looks like october ill bee ordering 3 refill sets!!!!I am so glad you got this back in stock!When it was first released it sold out so fast!!! I have been looking for it for 5 months now!!!!!!I am so happy with it!!!!!!!
Rosalie
The explanation of the Animinimals is very clear and concise. I can see this working well for Children or Adults and what a great little memento for everybody to take away and show their friends, balloon animals that won't deflate or burst. What's not to like.
Chris
This is so fun. I appreciate the way that the video instructions offer lots of DIFFERENT ways to present the trick. This is one you're going to want to do in lots of ways, as everyone in the crowd is going to want one. I had to slow down the video to really get the sleight of hand, but it didn't take long to master.
Stephen
Very nice presentation with excellent teaching. This is a fun effect with a number of variations. The actual performance is fairly simple, requiring minimal (if you pardon the pun) slight of hand. It would be most suitable for kids; shows, but I believe it would play well with adult audiences as well, especially early on in a set.
Kris
Excellent fun!
Ka Kuen Kirito
Great idea, Grea item. 🎩🪄✨
Lets rock, Baby!!
Lets rock, Baby!!
Rocky
Years ago I performed magic for childrens birthday parties, church groups and small corporate events. After a couple decades hiatus, my hands do not work as well as they used to for intricate sleights yet I still want to be able to do some basic effects for my grandkids and their friends. AniMINImals looks perfect for impromptu use with easy portability, MINImal fuss, and maximum visibility. Looking forward to adapting the ideas proposed in the video to my own style and presentation with other effects - thanks, Vanishing Inc!
Duane
Very clever!! Just watched video, haven't received product yet but I'm sure it is definitely a kid pleaser!!!
Eoghan
To its credit, the trick plays out exactly like the preview says it will. The issue is with the fabrication of the props. You will have to spend some time cleaning them up to make them look like balloon sculptures. Three of the forms are great. The others will leave kids disappointed and I probably will never use them unless there’s a particularly obnoxious child that I don’t feel badly about offloading them on. Even then, of the ones that are cool looking, some have blotches or craters that ruin the illusion.
Thomas
Bought this years ago, just found them again and needed to rewatch it. So glad it's still here.LOL. Cool little trick, granddaughter loves it
Community questions about Animinimals
Have a question about this product? It's possible others do too. Ask here and other Vanishing Inc. Magic customers will be able to respond with assistance! Alternatively, email us and we can help too.
Darren asks: Just Purchased Billy Damon's Animinimals and the web site isn't active so no instruction, no video very disappointed hope my future purchases won't be without instruction guys.
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Please get in touch with customer service, and they'll be happy to help ensure you are taken care of. We have a live chat and 24/7 service at magic@vanishingincmagic.com
Kevin asks: I bought the original, as well as the refill, but I want to know what color the refill balloons are. What are the exact Q260 balloons that match the colors? I'm not interested in reusing the balloons. Please clarify.
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:They are Qualatex Chrome.
David asks: AniMINImals sales description was a “20 minute video instruction module” is included. I received a 7:59 instruction video. Is there more instruction?
- 1. Jim responds:It was a typo in the description. Sorry! It has been corrected.
- 2. George responds:You get an 8min class on how to finger palm. That's it.
Jay asks: What Qualex colors match the mini balloons? Traditional assortment, entertainer assortment, neon, pearl? I would like to have more of the "real" balloons available. HELP please.
- 1. Jim responds:Chrome.
David asks: I’d be fine if they are all wiener dogs. It says assorted. Can you please give me some idea of the assortment (besides color)? Just curious.
- 1. Ed responds:Monkey, butterfly, dog, cat, flower, and a bear
Dave asks: Are there allergy concerns as with typical latex balloon animals,
- 1. Jim responds:Latex balloons are included. I am not sure what the animals are made of. It feels like some form of rubber—there might be some latex in it.
Jay asks: I can't tell from the photos, but it looks like these could be serious choking hazards. Has anyone tested these with a choke tube? Keep these age-specific guidelines in mind: Toys should be large enough — at least 1¼ inches (3 centimeters) in diameter and 2¼ inches (6 centimeters) in length — so that they can't be swallowed or lodged in the windpipe. A small-parts tester, or choke tube, can determine if a toy is too small.
- 1. Jay responds:Product clearly says - HEALTH AND SAFETY: CHOKING HAZARD SMALL PARTS Not for children under 3 years. TRY READING THE FULL PRODUCT DESRIPTION NEXT TIME! duh
- 2. Ehrin responds:Calm down
- 3. Marc responds:So don't swallow them.
- 4. David Matkin responds:Swallowing is fine - don't get them stuck in your wind pipe and choke on them.
- 5. George responds:Don't put 'em in your mouth
Robert asks: For those of us who have purchased the effect, do you tell us what color ballons match? I didnt see this in the instructions in the download, and since I also got the refills, would like to know if they are common Qualtex colors
- 1. Danny responds:Yes. The silicone animals match the common Qualatex balloon colors. You won't need to replace the balloons however. You can reuse the balloons, because what you give away is the silicone animal.
asks: Do you ship to Ireland
- 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Yes, we ship all over the world.
Pierre-Francois asks: Also, do the small animal balloons deflate?
- 1. Keith responds:No. They’re silicone.
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