I always incorporate one childrens story into my kids shows (Hungry Caterpillar, The little pigs etc) and am thinking a story that might lend itself nicely is 'Elmer the Elephant'. First thought is to create a 'Magic Painting' effect for the kids to colour Elmer with many of the bits and gags from my colouring book routine.

Could combine it with a few other props like change bags to change Elmer from colour into grey before the children help bring his colours back with a 'Magic Painting' effect.

Have any of you worked an Elmer story into your magic shows? Any ideas that might be worth considering?

Thanks so much in advance