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Fortune teller miracle fish

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From magic to secret agent, these clever favors correspond to a fun party theme.

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For the Mini Magician

Fortune teller miracle fish

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Pull out a hat full of tricks (not to mention a rabbit) as your guests disappear at this magic-themed party.

Fortune Teller Miracle Fish

Like a real fish out of water: This red vertebrate wiggles and flips in the palm of your hand.

To buy: $2 for 10, magictricks.com.

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Bunny Bouncing Ball

Bunny bouncing ball

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Houdini's plush sidekick bops all by herself. Available in three colors.

To buy: $15 for 12, orientaltrading.com.

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Appearing-Flower Trick

Appearing-flower trick

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Abracadabra! Your wand transforms into a beautiful (faux) flower.

To buy: $6, amazon.com.

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Put It All in a Magician's Top Hat

Magician's top hat

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Ditch the traditional gift bag and toss your favors into a top hat.

To buy: $9 for 12, partypalooza.com.

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For the Sea Explorer

Sea-creature goggles

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Everything's better down where it's wetter—or at least where bubbles are involved.

Sea-Creature Goggles

Lobsters, whales, dolphins, oh my! Strap on a pair of underwater protectors at the pool party.

To buy: $14 for 12, orientaltrading.com.

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Growing Sea-Life Characters

Growing sea-life characters

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Soak and watch 'em grow. Submerge these sea creatures in water (for up to 48 hours) and see them go to life.

To buy: $8 for 48, orientaltrading.com.

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Big Bubble Wand

Big bubble wand

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Fact: Bigger bubbles are better. Make these jumbo floaters with a 14" wand.

To buy: $15 for 12, orientaltrading.com.

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Put It All in a Sand Bucket

Sand bucket

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Load the goodies into a goody bucket for this celebration. Available in six colors.

To buy: $9 for 12, orientaltrading.com.

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For the Secret Agent

Secret Message writing set

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How hilarious—ahem, sorry, mysterious—will they look with Magnum P.I. mustaches?

Secret Message Writing Set (Includes Two Pens)

Scribble a message and let her bestie uncover the secret words.

To buy: $6, worldmarket.com.

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Spy Glasses (With Hidden Mirrors!)

Spy glasses (with hidden mirrors)

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Far from the typical sunnies. These shades have mirrors in the corners so you can see who is coming up behind you.

To buy: $2, partycity.com.

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Self-Adhesive Mustaches

Self-adhesive mustaches

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Instant facial hair (thanks to the adhesive backs) will make going undercover a piece of cake.

To buy: $6 for seven, amazon.com.

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Put It All in a Top Secret–Stamped Office Envelope

TOP SECRET-stamped office envelope

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Keep it confidential by popping the evidence (er, favors) in an envelope.

To buy: Reusable, self-inking top secret rubber stamp, $9, melrosestampco.com.

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For the Sous-Chef

Cookie cutters

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Gather cellophane around the bowl, tie it with baker's twine, and—voilà—adorable takeout.

Cookie Cutters

Bet the kids will say that food tastes better when it's shaped like a dolphin, butterfly, or swan. This set of cookie cutters come in eight fun shapes.

To buy: $2 for a set of eight, birthdayexpress.com.

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Chef's Hat

Chef's hat

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Rolling Pin

Rolling pin

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Just like Mommy's—but lighter, smaller, and much easier for rolling the pizza dough.

To buy: $16 for eight, birthdayexpress.com.

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Put It All in a Stainless-Steel 1½-quart Mixing Bowl

Stainless-steel 1 1/2-quart mixing bowl

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Rather than the traditional gift bag, kick start their mixing with a stainless-steel bowl.

To buy: $2.20, missionrs.com.

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For the Outdoor Adventurer

Pocket Volant notebook

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For backyard (or even backseat) scouting. add a pack of trail mix for sustenance.

Pocket Volant Notebook

A place for jotting all of the lions, tigers, and bears they see.

To buy: $6 for two, moleskine.com.

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Binoculars

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The binoculars make it official (just ask Diego). This pair even provides a slight magnification.

To buy: $8 for eight pairs, birthdayexpress.com.

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Compass Clip

Compass clip

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North, south, east, west—give the little ones a faster way of finding their way.

To buy: $6.50 for 12, tupspartysupplies.com.

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Put It All in a Paisley Bandanna Tied Around the End of a Stick

Paisley bandanna

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Homemade sack that even Tom and Huck would carry.

To buy: Available in assorted colors; $4, rei.com.

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Petite Artiste

Mini cotton canvas

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Supplies for creating another masterpiece at home? C'est magnifique!

Mini Cotton Canvas

Imagine the work of art that begins with a blank canvas.

To buy: Three by three inches, $6 for four, dickblick.com.

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Poster-Paint Set

Poster-paint set

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A set of washable paints that include the entire rainbow.

To buy: $10 for a set of 10, melissaanddoug.com.

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Medium Paintbrush Set

Medium paintbrush set

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When they've outgrown the hands-only phase, provide them with the right tools (medium tipped brushes) for filling in the lines.

To buy: $5 for a set of four, melissaanddoug.com.

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Put It All in a Black Beret

Black beret

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Top it off with the right chic packaging.

To buy: $2, ustoy.com.

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