Uncle Timmy Zombie's How-Tos

Distressed Wallpaper, Blisters, & Rips

My friend, magician Mark Young, gave me some ideas that got things rolling in my head to simulate rips in your wallpaper. This is in case you have to maintain the condition of the wallpaper in the house or building you are using.

1. Take a small sheet of paper (5'' x 8'')
2. Fold it in half and hold the fold facing up in one hand. (Fig. 1)
3. Make a tear at an angle starting on the folded edge.
4. Complete the tear back up forming a 'V' shape. (Fig. 2)
5. Open it up and it should be a diamond shape. (Fig. 3)
6. Fold it back together and turn the point up.
7. Take the side close to you and curl it down causing the paper to curve. (Fig. 4)
8. Moisten the back of the top piece and stick it on a wall.
9. This looks like a rip in your wallpaper. (Fig. 5)

To create the illusion of the wallpaper rolling off the wall...

1. Use a piece of paper the same width of the wallpaper.
2. Fold it in half.
3. Cut the page as in Fig. 6.
4. Follow the same instructions as in Fig. 4.
5. Moisten top edge and attach it to the top of the wall at the ceiling, letting it hang curled down. (Fig. 7)

The above "How-To" is an excerpt from Tim Harkleroad's "The Complete Haunted House Book" for more information about this and other great haunted house reference books go to MoonLighting Publication's website "Haunted House Books On-Line" at www.hauntedhousebooks.com. You can e-mail Tim at moonpub@aol.com