I constructed the newspaper according to the tutorial and was able to complete it as described.
(An over-the-shoulder camera view might have made the construction a little easier).
It's a
clever gimmick. After some practice I was able
to do the restoration cleanly. For me it's a
matter of not dropping the newspaper during the performance.
The 2nd part of the restoration is
a nice transition and distraction from the first part.
The funny headlines are great and its a
great way to
stretch out the effect.
Cool magic!