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How to do a cool coin trick

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in this video you will learn how to impress your friends with a simple coin trick. have fun.. more »

How to Do a Hand-to-Hand Spread with Playing Cards

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When asking someone to choose a card during a card trick, you will need to spread out the cards for them. When doing so, you can opt to spread the cards out on the table or spread them out in your hands. The following steps will show you 2 ... more »

How to Do the Magical Cut Card Trick

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The magical cut card trick is fairly straightforward and just requires a little bit of practice and concentration. After a few tries, you can amaze your friends and family with this simple magic card trick. After you learn how to do a false cut, ... more »

How to Perform "Pick a Number"

By Eric J. Seidman

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A spectator memorizes a card from a shuffled deck. The deck is shuffled once the chosen card is placed back inside. The magician has the spectator name any number. Whatever number gets named, the magician deals that many cards from the bottom. ... more »

How to Perform a Mathematic Card Trick

By Eric J. Seidman

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A spectator randomly selects a card from a deck. He randomly selects another card from another deck. Through a series of short mathematical equations you are able to name his cards without ever seeing them... more »

How to Perform a Mind-blowing "Stripper Deck" Card Trick

By Eric J. Seidman

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A Stripper deck is a card deck wherein the length of one side of each card is shorter than the length of the other side. When the orientation of cards are reversed, they will protrude slightly from the rest of the deck and will be easy to swipe ... more »

How to Perform Card ESP

By Eric J. Seidman

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You remove six random cards from a deck, making a prediction of what the next card will be before removing it. After the six predictions and card removals, you reveal to have correctly predicted all six random cards... more »

How to Perform Fruit Card

By Eric J. Seidman

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The magician asks his spectator to pick any card from the deck. She picks one and puts it back inside. The magician puts the deck into his pocket. He tells the spectator to think of her card, and name it. Upon learning the name of the card, he ... more »

How to Perform the Ace Party

By Eric J. Seidman

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Four random piles are made from a shuffled and cut deck. When each pile is turned over, the top card is revealed to be an Ace. This is a very easy trick to perform. This can be performed with a regular deck of cards, though it is much easier to ... more »

How to Perform the 'After Drinks' Card Trick

By Eric J. Seidman

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The spectator selects two cards. They are placed back into the middle of the deck. The magician throws the cards at the ground. When the spectator looks back up, only two cards remain in the magician's hand - the two she chose... more »

How to Perform The Ambitious Card for Intermediates

By Eric J. Seidman

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Following the first two reveals in the beginner's Ambitious Card, the magician slightly folds the chosen card to clearly differentiate it from the deck. He places the bent card in the middle. At the snap of the spectator's fingers, the top card ... more »

How to Perform The Regurgitated Card

By Eric J. Seidman

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The Spectator chooses a card from the deck and puts it back inside. The Magician brings the deck behind his back and searches for the card. He reveals what he thinks is the chosen card, but soon learns he is mistaken. After several more attempts ... more »

How to Perform the Scary Math Predictor

By Eric J. Seidman

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This is an easy mathematical trick to perform that works due to a specific mathematical principle. This is more appropriate for younger audiences--though definitely ones who can add and subtract! Here is how to do it... more »

How to Perform the Seven Detectives Card Trick

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The Seven Detectives card trick is easy to perform, but it does take a little practice to do it well. This trick involves telling a story of a card that is a murderer and the other cards that are the seven detectives trying to find this murderer. ... more »

How to Perform the Smelly Hand Card Trick

By Ann Casano

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The smelly hand card trick may be the most basic card trick out there. It is extremely easy to learn but can still be quite baffling if done correctly. If you're in search of finding complete amazement from an audience, young children love this ... more »

How to Perform the Turn Over Card Trick

By Eric J. Seidman

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In this trick, the spectator takes a deck fresh out of its case and cuts it anywhere he wishes. He memorizes the card he cut to and then finishes the cut. He hands it back to you, and without any thought whatsoever, you immediately find his card!.. more »

How to Regroup After a Failed Double-Lift

By Eric J. Seidman

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A double-lift is a magical technique wherein the magician lifts two cards but presents them as only one. The spectator thinks she is really only looking at one card, as well. The technique can be difficult to master, and even those who do have ... more »

How to Use a "Rising Deck" Card Deck

By Eric J. Seidman

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You spread the cards out and ask a spectator to remove one. She does so and shows it around. She puts it back on top of the deck and you cut the deck so her card goes into the middle. You take the deck and but it back into its box, leaving the ... more »

How to Use a Stripper Deck of Cards

By Eric J. Seidman

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Stripper Decks allow magicians to easily locate chosen cards at any time. Since one side of each card is longer than the other, when cards are reversed and inserted back into a deck, they will slightly protrude. These decks can make complicated ... more »

How to Use Misdirection in Magic

By Eric J. Seidman

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Misdirection, in its simplest form, refers to getting your audience to look one way while you conduct some magical activity the other way. This can be accomplished in numerous fashions, but this tutorial will teach you about the basics of this ... more »

How to Use the Double-Lift Technique

By Eric J. Seidman

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The Double-Lift technique, as described in my article on the technique, involves lifting two cards and presenting them to the spectator as only one card. The technique is utilized by just about every magician and can make even the simplest ... more »

How to Work With Spectators During Magic Tricks

By Eric J. Seidman

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As a magician, you are only as good as your tricks and performances. However, your performances and tricks are only as good as your ability to work with a spectator. A spectator standing around with no enthusiasm can make even the greatest of ... more »

How to Get Your Own Personalized Deck of Cards

By Eric J. Seidman

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We all know how cool it looks when Criss Angel or David Blaine use their own personalized decks of cards while performing. Well, what if I told you that anybody can get their own deck? That's right. Read this tutorial to find out how to go about ... more »

How to Hide a Double-Lift

By Eric J. Seidman

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The double-lift is a technique wherein magicians lift two cards but present them to the spectator as only one card. Just about every card magician utilizes the technique and the technique should not be used until mastered. This is an easily ... more »

How to Perform "Card Thru Window" Card Trick

By Eric J. Seidman

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A spectator randomly picks a card from a deck. The magician hands the deck back and allows the spectator to shuffle and cut as many times as he wants. The magician takes the deck back and throws it against a nearby window. When all the cards ... more »

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