The magician performs the snow storm in china or any other effect that creates a huge mess! He looks around worried and explains to the audience that he can't find a broom and the next act is supposed to be coming on soon. He looks in a grocery sack that has been setting on the stage and pulls out a dust pan. "This won't help much," he cries. He pulls out a feather duster and proceeds to dust off his case with no luck. " What am I going to do?" He looks down in the bag and explains "Oh here it is!" He pulls out a full size broom and proceeds to sweep up the mess and then takes a bow for his well earned applause.

This effect is also great for a Halloween show with a witch or many other ideas, perhaps a clown prop, etc.