I disagree:

First of all, this is an exercise that should be patiently done throughout one's act over years and years and years.

Second, there are already a few submissions that I've laughed at and would gladly try out that in now way would detract from the effect.

Third (and most importantly), right after a surprising moment (like this), once the moment dies down is the PERFECT time to add a great line.
In fact, there's a name for such a thing... It's called "a topper".

We can also take this concept one step further...
When done with great skill a topper can even seem like an ad-lib. And when the audience thinks that you're doing hilarious stuff all off the top of your head, you're golden. Not to mention the possible application of a 2nd topper....

As an additional exercise, check out the submissions provided already and see which are candidates that could seem like an ad-lib when executed properly or if gently re-worded. Or which combined with each other could provide a topper, 2nd topper ....

I like mikes the best so far.

I like mine the best so far.

Mine is the only one that would actually make kids laugh, even though everyone else's is cleverer.

Who is this, really?

I agree. And is that a Speedo he is wearing in his picture, cause if so that is Creepy and if performing for Kids, just wrong!

Pete

The bathing suit is OK (I wear one in my show all the time)...it's the d@mn tigger hat I find really repulsive.

OK..here is submission number two. You are in bag launch position:

Me: Boys and girls I told you that the wand was special, but so is the bag. Would you like to know why?

Kids: *Cricket*

Me: Would anybody like to guess why the bag is special?

Kid#1: It's made of a special polymer substance combined with Chinese technology which allows the bag to retain it's shape while remaining flexibile?

Me: Ummmm...not quite little Albert. Anyone else?

SimpleSimon: It's made of poo!

Me: There's always one isn't there! No actually boys and girls and Simon, I got this from my car (bag flies)it's an airbag!

Everyone laughs except Simon who now says "it's flying poo!"

Cheers, Gary. I see Harv is now running with the airbag line!

BTW heard great reports about your DVD!

Darn!! Sorry George. That'll teach me not to read the whole thread! Hey, I've expanded on the idea..perhaps we could both win and I'll be half in the bag and so will you!!

" I guess I'm not the only one filled with hot air!"

"It's Alive!"

Al! You wee gem!

I think Al should win a prize for being such a sweetheart.

Talking of which, guess what I'm doing tonight!

I'm off to MC a gala show at a juggling convention. Gonna try and make people laugh inbetween watching people thousands of times more talented than me.

Sounds like fun george. Knock their socks off!

Thanks George - the DVD is going great. I know Kimmo gave a few out at KGB9 in January, and I had some extremely kind feedback from Mike Bent , who's a bit of a hero of mine and a 5 star review in MagicSeen Magazine too!! It's now had it official release in the UK at The Blackpool Magic Convention. Have you seen it yet?

Gary

For those of you don't know, my mom and I co-own a family magic business. She's on here as "The Great Nancini". Check out the link in our signature and all this will make sense...

Me: Ladies and Gentlemen! You will now witness something amazing! Something incredible! Bust out those iPhones 'cause you're gonna wanna to post this to Facebook!

Mom: I now present to you... Our world renowned levitating magic wand trick! This wand is a one-of-a-kind artifact made in a foreign land!...

Me: Please ignore the fact that it looks suspiciously similar to a Barbie Princess Fairy Wand from Wal-Mart with the tip broken off!

Mom: ...It's made of PURE Indian Silver!

Me: If by "Pure Indian Silver" you mean Chinese Lead Paint... You're correct!

Mom: ...And now for the moment you've all been waiting for... The mystical levitation!

...
Bag flies into audience...
...

Mom: Wait a second... What happened? Were you messing with this before the show? Why did it malfunction?

Me: I dunno... Apparently the wand thought it was a Blonde...

Mom: Yeah that's prob... Hey! Wait a second... (Gives me a disgruntled look)

Me: Actually folks it's a VERY expensive trick... We paid $2,100 for a bag that's just... A gag... Gooooo us!

Mom: (sarcastically) I'm so glad those money management classes your dad and I paid for you to take in college paid off!

Me: Yeah mom... Thanks for reminding me about that.

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Ok, that was long, but that's totally how I'd script that...

As you put the wand in the bag.

"let put it back in the bean bag"

It flys off

"the jumping bean bag"

That came off faster then a prom dress


Another kid friendly one for you there

Or the bean and gone bag?

My entry:

If someone catches it, say: And look who's left holding the bag. Introduce that person as the next volunteer.

If no one catches it, stand still and just look at it for a moment. If you don't get laughs, say: Well didn't that joke just fall flat. If you do get laughs, say: Thank you. I was afraid that joke might just fall flat.

And there you have it ladies & germs... The winning entry by Bill Hilly, the King of Corn.