Featured:
Allergies
Grilling Guide
eHow Now Blog

How to Make a Fire Wallet

How to Make a Fire Wallet thumbnail
Opening a fire wallet may produce flames or the cash you need.

The fire wallet is trick wallet that can burst into flames when opened. Magicians use the fire wallet to amaze audiences, usually under the guise of attempting to pay a bill of some sort to a person in the audience. Once the fire is put out, the wallet can be opened to produce the desired cash. Fire wallets can be made at home with just a lighter, aluminum foil and cotton.

Things You'll Need

  • Wallet
  • Disposable lighter
  • Aluminum foil
  • Cotton
  • Pliers
  • Scissors
  • Needle
  • Thread
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the top off a disposable lighter. Use a pair of pliers to remove the top of the lighter by wiggling the top back and forth slowly. This will become the sparker for the wallet. Place the remaining portion of the lighter to the side to use later. Trim any excess spring from the top so that it can sit flat within the wallet.

    • 2

      Cut the interior of the wallet with scissors to seat the sparking head. The wallet used should have two sections, one for pictures and other for cards. By having two sections within the wallet you can create a flaming side and a normal side.

    • 3

      Attach the aluminum foil onto the flaming side of the wallet. Use the needle and thread to hold the aluminum in place. Sew carefully and slowly so that the stitches do not damage the foil or will be easily seen by the audience.

    • 4

      Attach the cotton to the flaming side of the wallet. Sew the cotton on carefully. This is what will be holding the lighter fluid so make sure that it is on securely.

    • 5

      Add lighter fluid to the cotton. Focus more of the fluid towards the end opposite the sparker. This will be the first to catch the sparks and needs to be easily lit for the trick to look right and work on the first try.

    • 6

      Press the sparker while opening the wallet. The sparks should catch the lighter fluid and cotton on fire. Keep the flaps close enough so that the fire spreads to both sides of the wallet. Blow out the flames. Reopen the wallet on the normal side and produce a few bills for the audience to see.

Tips & Warnings

  • The fire will only last for a short period of time before the lighter fluid runs out.

  • This is stunt is dangerous since it is using a live flame. Keep fire extinguishers on hand at all times.

Suggest item

Related Searches:

References

Resources

  • Photo Credit Wallet image by yan1981 from Fotolia.com

Comments

You May Also Like

  • How to Make a Magic Leather Wallet

    The "magic wallet" is the type where you put money inside one set of straps in the wallet, fold it back and...

  • How to Make a Magic Flip Wallet

    If you wants something novel to show off to your friends, make a magic flip wallet. You can make it out of...

  • How to Make a Flaming Volcano Drink

    The Flaming Volcano is a cocktail favorite that has red tones and a flaming crater in its center. The Flaming Volcano is...

  • How to Make a Wallet

    If you need a wallet to hold your cash but are short on cash, make one. Make a wallet with paper and...

  • How to Do a Fire Drill in School

    Managing a large group of students during a fire is a challenge that must be addressed in advance through preparation and planning....

  • How to Make a Snoop-Proof Wallet

    As many more companies start using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in cards such as credit cards, school IDs, company badges and...

  • How to Handle Your Wallet Being Stolen

    Your wallet holds your money, credit cards and personal information and is often the target of thieves. If someone does steal your...

  • How to Make Trick Wallets

    The trick wallet has been impressing beholders for decades. These clever accessories were originally drafted by crafty French waiters in the 1920s....

  • How to Make an Origami Wallet

    The next time you find yourself without a wallet but need somewhere to stick your money, just find a piece of paper...

  • How to Learn Fire Magic Tricks

    A properly executed magic trick is not only a wonder to behold, but brings people of all ages a sense of childlike...

  • How to Create a Home Fire Evacuation Plan

    No matter the size or location of your family, everyone needs an adequate evacuation plan for their home in case of fire...

  • How to Breathe Fire with a Butane Lighter

    Breathing fire with a butane cigarette lighter is a fun party trick that will liven up a crowd and draw attention to...

  • Making a Magic Flip Wallet

    For decades, the magic flip wallet design is a commonality. During the 1960s, children's magic sets contained a flip wallet that made...

  • How to Make Greek Flaming Cheese

    Greek flaming cheese, or saganaki, is a popular Greek appetizer. In fact, so popular is this hot cheesy delicacy, that in Greek...

  • What Do Fire Ants Look Like?

    Fire ants are very little in size and are best known for their half-gallon mounds. Find out how to identify a fire...

  • Wallet Holster Advantages

    Wallet Holster Advantages. For those who carry a concealed weapon on a daily basis, it's difficult to find a comfortable, safe method...

  • How to Organize Cash in a Wallet

    Organizing your cash in your wallet is a smart money move because you won't have the embarrassing moment of pulling out crumbled,...

  • How to Make a Magic Fold Wallet

    Oilcloth fabric can be used to make a durable, attractive and practical folding wallet that can hold money and credit cards. Vinyl...

Related Ads

thumbnail
Featured