Doug Henning presents the Origami illusion

From an appearance back in the early 90s on the Joan Rivers show, Doug Henning presents the Origami illusion.
This could be the very first televised performance of the Origami illusion by a magician! At that time, Doug was generally the first to be offered new illusion ideas by illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer, who worked closely with Henning until his retirement from magic and show business.

[@jjooeegg1]

Why was Doug Henning so popular ? Why did he take magic to such heights? First of all he was an excellent magician he put in the hours he honed his magic to a fine art. Second he was a showman , he made every trick his own . But most of all and one of the reasons he will always be a favorite was that he had such a great energy ,he was so likeable. I believe the practice of T.M. helped him achieve his goals and some of his goals took us to another place and made us very happy. R.I.P. Doug

[@bikerscout2012]

Doug Henning was an awesome down-to-earth Illusionist that never presented himself as flashy or "mysterious". A true entertainer. Criss Angel needs to take notes.

[@allluckyseven]

The amazing Doug Henning. I watched him perform on television when I was a kid. Never forgot.

[@iannovelo]

the greatest modern magician, and I think that the greatest thing from him it was that his magic became from his heart.

[@m2illusionists]

Yes! this is not a classic - Doug was the first magician to perform this illusion created for him by Jim Steinmeyer - what a gorgeous prop and charming presentation - a real gem!

[@CCSLASH1]

such a class act! Miss you Doug!

[@bigdaddyshane]

Sweet childhood memories... Doug was an awesome soul.

[@wyattspop]

Funny, I thought the same thing, so tragic. I adored Henning, as a boy, my awesome Mother took me to see the "Magic Show" on Broadway, I took up serious magic when I had my own son to share it with him...all thanks to Doug Henning (and my dear Mother of course). We miss you Doug

[@funattractions]

This shows why is he is (was) the master. He is still more entertaining then just turning a box to Phil Collins music like so many do now. My hero of Magic.

[@wyattspop]

In the 70's, it was Doug Henning vs nobody. Henning was already a well-established magician by the time Copperfield performed his first trick on a national scale, David was just 21. Henning was Copperfield's contemporary, Henning had a sold out show on Broadway for 4 1/2 years, Tony nominations..in the early 80's Copperfield only did an annual TV special on a national scale, they weren't competitors. Copperfield moved to the foreground when Henning retired in '85.

[@daidadevi]

Loved you, Dougie and Debbie....

[@MAGICTVLV]

I think what works for Henning is taht he actually believes in magic.... I have neevr seen this performance before... but this is probably the first time I ever really cared about this trick.... marvelous

[@AdamAntiumtv]

Sad to hear him say that. "That's not going to happen in this family." Didn't he die a short time later? Very sad. Great talent and wonderful man.

[@Logan]

Great presentation of a classic!

[@DukeLaCrosse20]

Ironic that he said "when he passed away... that's not going to happen in this family..."

[@scrymusic]

In the 80s.. It was Copperfield vs Henning on tv specials... Such a great time growing up.

[@SamuelRiv]

They have to have an enormous wardrobe in the Tardis to equip for any time or planet.

[@trendymagic]

Yeah when I heard that it was kinda creepy knowing that he did die just a few years later.

[@JYuuu7]

SO COOL! but i wonder how does she feel in there still cramp? and i also wonder do they feel any pain when the person is in there with all the knives and sticks and she changed clothing too?!? SO COOL AND AWESOME!

[@Dantick09]

this illusion is so awesome

[@zensitter]

Logan was right in a sense; the Origami has become a modern classic, yet it is true that this was created specifically for Doug Henning by Steinmeyer. Doug was the first to perform it, with his charming easy style.

[@Masked011a]

Simply stupend!

[@jonathanemerling1071]

Venture Bros. brought me here

[@yuhunggoh7628]

I wanna learn how to fold that box

[@marcfrancoisrouleau]

Doug a bercé mon adolescence, cette illusion est une pure merveille, inventé par Jim Steinmeyer. Tu es partis trop vite, mec.

[@FlipAndLand]

So the trick so even more amazing, duh.

[@milkywaycenter]

It doesn't matter how many smoke and mirrors are used, it is still fascinating to watch. Now only if he could make Joan Rivers disappear

[@Volvandese]

I usually don't care about this kind of trick, but in this case it was just marvelous.

[@discosdead5915]

Captain Kangaroo brought me here, and made me who I am - the good parts, at least.

[@Bobzeaux]

It'd be funnier if at the end he pulls out a cube made of human parts. "And as you can see, ladies and gentlemen, she is perfectly all--- oooh dear.... O_O"

[@pdxmetal]

This is a licensed illusion which costs thousands to license and perform publicly. All of these awesome stage tricks are expensive like that ($5-$20,000 or so) unless you use a public domain illusion which you can get the plans for.

[@hoolahooop]

how does that work?

[@MrWumbologist]

I want a suit like that...

[@shmittyworman]

Apparently we all love Brian's impersonation El:

[@holdem5180]

thats not going to happen in this family.... ironic

[@DRUMMERMAN77]

4:50 irony alert

[@HereIamWhatNow]

Wow

[@collgoff]

No way how dose he do that?

[@arekussu]

Nice tiger

[@smooooth_]

Family guy brought me here....also, HOW DID HE DO THAT

[@ShaddapaYoFace]

Johnny Depp playing Willy Wonka sounds just like him

[@profdavebayani]

What's the secret?

[@Qermaq]

profdavebayani It's a magical illusion! 8-)

[@Qermaq]

profdavebayani Ok one hint. Whenever Doug states a fact without you seeing it for sure, you can bet he's lying.

[@rancor58]

WHATS IN THE BOX?!

[@DarkFlarePrince]

where the fuck did she go?!?!!

[@ShadowBoomGraphicDesign]

this is an amazing trick! although I have a theory on how its done from my experience in magic. But i will not tell it here obviously and I would spoil the trick for anyone. if that is indeed how he did it.

[@brianthompson8514]

that's his wife, she is hot

[@frankysophia88]

gilmore girls brought me here.

[@donhinklejr]

Holy shit! What ever happened to this guy?!

[@phreeesubz]

American dad brought me here.

[@ArgyrosGabriel]

Guys, this is NOT magic !! This is ...something else...in oder dimension... :O :O

[@lumpyleg1]

awesome hair

[@kidAmy]

Aww, are you going to ruin the illusion for me? :P

[@xXLukaRocksXx]

Family guy brought me here :)

[@Vugnat24]

The origami box is not really a trick but more of an experiment in science. Like the topological marvel of the Mobius strip, a cleverly constructed piece of paper that possess only one side, the origami box illusion relies heavily upon advanced mathematics and geometry. At the beginning of the trick both the outside and the inside of the box possess virtually the same area and are therefore very close to being the same size. However when the box is folded up, due to it's

[@branbrandogw]

Family Guy brought me here

[@Frodo2433]

Why does she come out with a different dress?

[@Vugnat24]

exacting and precise construction, the surface area on the outside of the box is transferred to the inside thus increasing the surface area on the inside of the box. Therefore the surface area of the inside of the box becomes greater than that of the outside making the inside of the box bigger than the outside. The assistant actually has more room at the height of the trick than she does at the beginning and thus has no difficulty in dodging the swords while changing her outfit.

[@TheBradTobin]

corny but still ausom

[@horstdorbacher2446]

What a beautiful trick, what a horrible presentation.