How can two people hold the same piece of paper at the same time without being able to touch each other and without tearing the paper?

Couldn't they just hold opposite ends of the paper?

It could be a long roll, such as waxed paper or butcher paper or wrapping paper.

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To have two people hold the same piece of paper at the same time without being able to touch each other or tear the paper, you can use a simple technique called "levitation." Here's how you can achieve this:

Materials needed:
1. A piece of paper
2. Lightweight threads or fishing lines (at least two)
3. Two long sticks or rulers
4. Two points of support (e.g., hooks, posts, or a sturdy structure)

Instructions:
1. Begin by attaching one end of each thread or fishing line to a corner of the paper. Make sure the threads are long enough to reach the desired height.
2. Attach the other end of each thread or fishing line to one of the two long sticks or rulers.
3. Find two points of support, such as hooks or posts, at a height higher than the two people who will hold the paper. These points of support should be positioned apart from each other, roughly matching the width of the paper.
4. Hang each stick or ruler on one of the points of support. Ensure that the paper hangs freely in between the two supports.
5. The two people can stand facing each other, one on each side of the paper, without touching each other or the paper.
6. By gently holding and maneuvering the sticks or rulers, the two people can hold the paper as though it were suspended in mid-air between them.

By carefully controlling the movement of the sticks or rulers, the two people can hold the same piece of paper simultaneously without touching each other or tearing the paper.