Crazy Washing Machine by George Iglesias and Twister Magic

Turn a pretend laundry day into a comic magic routine with Crazy Washing Machine by George Iglesias and Twister Magic. A child presses the button as the machine shakes, then discovers each item has changed in an unexpected way: a red sock comes out full of holes, a yellow tie has shrunk, and a white glove stretches super long.

Designed for children’s and family audiences, the routine gives a young helper a starring role and builds toward a funny finish. After the transformations, the items can be examined, and you can open the box to show it empty inside.

• Child participation: A child presses the washing machine’s button during the routine.
• Three comic changes: The sock gets holes, the tie shrinks, and the glove becomes extra long.
• Examinable ending: The three items can be fully examined, and the box is shown empty inside.
• Included props: The set has a thick-cardboard washing machine box with magnets, plus normal and altered versions of the sock, tie, and glove.
• Online instruction: An instructional video guides you through the routine.

Use the language-instruction mishap and the machine’s shaking to play up the chaos of trying to do laundry without knowing the directions. It’s a playful routine for bringing a child into the action and giving your family audience a memorable laugh.