Illusions

Magicians, masters of illusion and sleight of hand, use these skills to inspire awe and wonder in people of all ages. Now many of their secrets are available online. One such secret is the magic...

Magician Criss Angel is renowned for his illusions, including walking on water and levitation. While his audiences may be astounded, these tricks are really quite simple. Like any good magician,...

The old illusion of an underwater waterfall still baffles those not attuned to the workings of magic. Because this illusion impresses so easily, it's better off when no one knows how it's done....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Imagine being at a bar or a public gathering and having a spectator randomly think of his PIN number. Imagine further, that just by looking at him you can correctly write down his PIN number...

My favorite trick of all time is when the magician lines up 10 shot glasses and places a bottle of vodka and a bottle of water on the table. He fills nine of the glasses with water and the tenth...

Another pretty difficult mental magic trick: the magician instructs a spectator to take a penny, place his hands behind his back and keep the penny in an undisclosed hand. He brings his hands...

The focus of this tutorial is on a mental magic trick that is difficult on a moderate level—only due to the necessity of mental math and memorization to go along with reasoning throughout. The...

The magician places four objects: a salt shaker, a mug, a glass and a matchbook on a table. The magician then makes a prediction on a piece of paper, folds it and places it in the spectator's...

Winning the jackpot is everyone's dream. But, how exactly do those slot machines work? Is there a trick? Are they made to only pay out a jackpot after a certain number of spins? In fact, a slot...

Sea lions are cute, playful and loud! A staple at most zoos and aquariums, sea lions are famous for their aquatic acrobatics and distinctive noises. They have the ability to make sounds underwater...

This trick is a fine one for parties or just random, boring days at work. It is practically free, and has the ability to get big responses from the people around you. There are also several ways...

Magic has always fascinated people, both young and old. A great magic trick to tease your friends with is the levitating dollar bill. This trick is pretty easy to learn and makes for a great bar...

Removing car wax can be a difficult process, but it is necessary before applying another coat to the car. Before proceeding, note that this job is better left to a professional. Should you choose...

Whether you simply want to add to your repertoire of street magic tricks, or convince people you have metaphysical powers over matter and energy, learning to bend spoons can be a lot of fun. The...

You do not have to be an experienced magician or even possess advanced skills in physics to be able to levitate small objects. Using some simple materials, it is possible to levitate something to...

HTML, the initials for HyperText Markup Language, is like the code of the internet. Every website and webpage is made using HTML. If you want to make your own website without using a program...

Removing old paint from an aluminum shed isn't easy. There are a few products on the market, however, that can make it easier to get the paint off, depending on factors like the paint's age, the...

Buffing scratches out of your car can rejuvenate the appearance of your car. A good buff job can make your car look like it came right off the dealership's lot. However, buffing does not come...

Buffing a newly painted car can bring back the paint's original luster and appeal after the car becomes dirty, and the shine of the new paint begins to fade. While buffing a newly painted car is a...

If your dream is to become a barber and cut hair for a living, you will first need to become licensed. You can receive a barber's license by attending classes at an accredited barber school. Many...

Aluminum often becomes a casualty when a car owner decides to paint. And, when items fall victim to paint spillage, it can be challenging to restore aluminum to a natural state. It's not...

An invisible mask is not really a mask, and not quite invisible. Basically, it is a device which uses high intensity infrared LEDs implanted in a hat to blind cameras. If a person looks at the...

The magician sits at a table with nothing but a coin in front of him. He shows his sleeves to be empty and no gimmicks or gadgets at work. He begins to cup the coin and cover it with his hands,...