To the untrained eye, it may look like an ugly paper dog. But trust me, it’s a dragon.
All you do is put print out the instructions, cut it and tape it together. When you look at the paper dragon and move around it appears like the whole head rotates and follows you. In reality it doesn’t move, it’s just an illusion (no magic!?).
Continue reading to check out the amazing video clip I took (Quicktime required, what else?) or make your own.
To those paying attention… yes, that is a perfect rubber band ball behind the dragon. Another one of my creations (I like to keep myself busy). More on that some other time.
Note: there is a 98% chance my brother Jaco will build his own.
Why can’t I get my dragon to work? I put it together following the instructions but it just doesn’t seem to be working…
It takes a little bit of practice (mind training).
It helps if you stand farther form the dragon and close one eye…