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Taking a trip to Disneyworld can be a magical experience, but actually planning the trip can become a headache! Disneyworld has so much to offer that you need to do some research to be able to...
Using mirrors to create illusions on a live stage has been an art form and principle used for 150 years. The techniques behind it have been refined over the years, though the basic principles...
After 12 attempts at posting anything on this crappy interface, what, with the word count restrictions, The inability to use one's own unique title after the posting has been rejected, Being...
I'm sure many of you have ever dreamed at least once, to have superpowers to be able to defend the widow and the orphan, and especially to impress everyone with your incredible feats. But be...
Here is a recipe that is truly a joke. Just wanted to break up the day and loose some of the stress that it brings into your life. Here is one to print out and send to your friends whom you...
Criss Angel MindFreak entertains audiences with his impressive illusions. This famous street magician has used his tricks to entertain small public crowds, large private shows and even hosted his...
Now you see me, now you don't! Okay, so as far as I know, there's no way to become literally invisible. But if you ever feel like sneaking around, or just want less attention, I'll give you the...
Long ago, there was a Turkish nobleman who loved his wife so much he had his jeweler create an intricate puzzle ring for her. The puzzle ring would fall apart if she took it off. When he returned...
One way to locate an old friend or family member who may have gotten married or changed her name since last contact is by using her birth date. If you know the town or state that person may be...
Mediums are not always psychic, but they get their information from those that have passed. Mediums can help bring messages from those that have passed to those that are still living. Read this...
The first part of a psychic's routine is to produce a diversion, like a crystal ball, tarot card or an offer to read your palm. These distractions are used to keep your attention on two places at...
Eye illusions occur within drawings and objects that are placed at particular angles or set at certain contrast or color levels to confuse the eye. People assume that what the eye sees is what is...
Magic tricks are an easy way to entertain many types of audiences, ranging from a few bored kids to a group of senior citizens. Many entertainers start out learning a few easy illusion-based magic...
Magic tricks have always been fascinating for children of all ages as well as adults, and there are many magic shows on TV that you can watch. To learn how to do the tricks will be easy when you...
Want to write messages and pass on to your friends without someone else knowing the contents of your message? Here is what you need to do.
The Balducci levitation is performed for audiences around the world by famous magicians such as David Blaine and Criss Angel. By using the correct methods and techniques, you can create the...
Diamonds have long been considered the "king" of jewels. Nearly every major civilization has some kind of lore on the diamond, but they all have one thing in common: they are all centered around...
Levitation is a magic trick that creates the illusion that a person is hovering above the ground. Mediums, shamans and mystics supposedly practiced levitation using the power of their minds....
The new urban legend of Palm Beach County is the Muck Monster that is said to reside in the Lake Worth Lagoon. I live right here, and my mom lives right across from the sighting spot. I went and...
Levitation has been fascinating onlookers for centuries. It's magical. It's mystical. It's that flying dream you had as a kid. It makes you believe in something you just can't explain. And it's...
1.First You'll Need To Find The Right Wood For You.Some Ppl Ask A tree to cut wood I would just pick one that fell off the tree already. 2.hold the end tightly And crave the rest. 3.soak it in any...
Trying to figure how to publish is a challenge which I do not want to give in too. I have tried to submit 10 times and my work gets deleted when I attempt to submit. So this is a product to see if...
Rainbows. No matter where you are or what you are doing, they always catch your eye. The colors can be dim to brilliant; they can be whole or just a small portion, no matter what their size or...
This an easy way to learn how to make my thumb. This an simple illusion that is a crowd pleaser and anyone can do it. thank you for looking at this article please look at some of my other articles
There are many methods one can use for self-levitation, but most of these tricks require special props. The Ed Balducci method does not need any kind of device so it can be performed anywhere at...
There has been speculation and mystery over whether humans can levitate or not for ages. High level yoga masters, Buddhist practitioners, people born with supernormal abilities, etc. Let's imagine...
Disney cruises have activities appropriate for both adults and children alike. These include arts and crafts, swimming, spas, ping-pong, dancing and much more. Verify exactly what is included in...
A simple little trick most people don't know. Use at Bar Tavern, Win a Beer or drink.
Telekinesis, also known as TK, psychokinesis and PK, is the power to move something by thought without the application of physical force. Psychokinesis has been plagued by trickery. As the...
Light was originally portrayed in art with a symbol. Light as fire is a symbol. There are symbols for sunlight as well. Light in art was not even considered part of the art image, outside of...
Ask someone if they want to see a "Floating Mini Weenie" and they're sure to smile or raise an eyebrow. But this simple, easy impromptu trick is a great visual illusion you can do...
Have you ever wanted to amaze and mystify your friends by suspending a card in mid air? Read on to learn how to make a card appear to be floating.
How to Pull Off Your Finger! (fun optical Illusion)
This is a fun (magic) optical illusion. You have probably all seen it before, usually by the 2nd grade! Here is that age old illusion of pulling your index finger right off!
Smoke machines are also known as haze, mist or fog machines. They are used to create special effects for entertainment purposes and special events. Knowing about the different types of smoke...
David Blaine uses two techniques to perform his levitation trick. The first is a simple balancing trick that is effective under very limited circumstances. Balducci Levitation involves balancing...
"The Raven" is a type of magic trick that revolves around a disappearing coin. The trick involves placing a coin on the magician's hand and then making the coin disappear by waving the magician's...
Fool your friends with an extremely convincing ghost photograph! This is very easy to do, and you don't need a Ouija board or photographic skill. If you are a sceptic concerning ghostly...
Ablation is the elimination of material from the surface of an object through the process of laser, chipping or cutting. According to Web MD, ablation is involves the "removal of a body part or...
A hologram is a two-dimensional (2D) object that appears to be three-dimensional (3D) without the assistance of devices such as 3D glasses. Holograms are also unique in that when you look at them...
I will show you how to perform one of the simplest and most convincing vanish tricks. This is known as the french drop and allows you to make practically anything vanish right out of your...
This is the Best Mental Trick I used to do as a kid. Some of you may be familar with the elephant trick, but I think this one is a little better...
One of my favorite illusions, eating a balloon takes some practice and an attention to preparation. This trick is best done when your audience is at least three to ten feet away, as the escaping...
Eating glass is a great way to entertain a small group of people. With practice and know how this illusion can be done with no pain or risk of injury.
Hypnosis is a deep state of mind that responds highly to the power of suggestion. A hypnotist can take a subject to a hypnotic state by using taught induction methods. Once under hypnosis, the...
Forcing a card on your spectator is one of the best ways to ensure the he winds up with the card you want him to. There are a number of ways to force a card, but the cut deeper is by far my...
A street magician gathers a few spectators. He turns his back to the audience, on a bit of an angle, so the audience can see most of the closest foot, and the heel of the other. With a little bit...
The ninja has long been the subject of low-budget martial arts movies, as well as the object of much preadolescent admiration. The Japanese culture is steeped in stories of warriors who have taken...
Conspiracy or coincidence? Either way, hidden pictures on the new $20 bills are very interesting and easy to find if you know how to fold them correctly.
The Two-Handed Tap is a very popular trick in the genre of mental magic, whereby you will incorporate some light hypnosis along with misdirection to create the mental illusion that something is...
This is probably the most challenging trick I have ever written about on eHow, as it includes using eye-accessing clues to pull off—but if you can—boy howdy will it impress people. The basic gist...