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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 easily pick a lock

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in this video you will learn how to pick a lock easily. have fun.. more »

How to Make a Cigarette Disappear

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The quickest way to attract attention at a party is to amaze your friends by making a cigarette disappear. Of course, this is a magic trick like a disappearing card, but the ability to elude the eye is entertaining at any party. The disappearing ... more »

How to Make a Coin Vanish and Reappear

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One of the most basic magic tricks magicians learn is how to make a coin disappear. Whether the magician makes the coin reappear in their hand or behind your ear, she uses the same steps to create the illusion... more »

How to make a flame-thrower(easy peasy)!!!

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this guide will show you how to make a flame-thrower out of normal household items!!.. more »

How to make a jumping paper clip

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You can create enough tension in a paper clip to launch it quite a distance when it falls on its side. But it can be tricky to bend it so that it "pops" all that tension in a single moment. Here's a detailed description so you can make ... more »

How to Make a Magician's Tool Box

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In order to be ready to perform magic tricks, every magician needs to have what's necessary for the tricks: rope, coins, handkerchiefs and cards. Any number of compartmented boxes can be used to create a magician's tool box... more »

How to Make Magic Show Props

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Performing magic tricks, whether as a hobbyist or as a paid performer, can be an expensive venture, especially if you're always looking for new tricks to buy. A good alternative to purchasing magic props is to to make your own. By making your own ... more »

How to open a beer bottle with a dollar bill

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Once perfected, this trick can definitely impress your friends. It can also help you win bets like "So, if I can open my beer using only your $20 bill, do I get to keep it?".. more »

How to open a beer bottle with only a dollar bill

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Once perfected, this trick can definitely impress your friends. It can also help you win bets like "So, if I can open my beer using only your $20 bill, do I get to keep it?".. 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 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 Trapped Olive Trick

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Entertain yourself and your friends with this sleight-of-hand bar trick. But practice at home first - flying olives are no fun for anyone... 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 Perform the Two-Rubber Band Office Magic Trick

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Amaze your coworkers with your magical abilities by performing this office trick. All you need are 2 different-colored rubber bands, manual dexterity and a polished presentation... 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 SPIN A PENCIL AROUND YOUR THUMB

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Have you ever watched somebody in class or at the office skillfully twirl a pencil around his or her thumb and wondered how that person did it? Have you tried to do it on your own and found that it's not as easy as it looks? By following these ... more »

How to Summon a Wizard

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Everybody needs a little bit of magic, right? Follow these step-by-step instructions to summon a wizard who can brighten up your day! (Intended for make-believe purposes. See my other articles for great birthday party ideas!).. more »

How to Switch a Trick Coin for a Real Coin

By Eric J. Seidman

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The key to most coin tricks in street magic routines involves the ability to borrow a real coin from a spectator and somehow switch it to actually be a trick coin you had all along. Due to the borrowing of said coin, the spectators will think the ... 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 blow smoke rings

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Picture it...everyone's focusing on eating their food, and suddenly a smoke ring delicately and obviously glides across the room. The ability to blow thick, full, even smoke rings that will travel as far and as fast as you want them to is really ... more »

How to Escape Professional Handcuffs (3 METHODS)

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Here are three different ways to escape handcuffs... more »

How to Get a Ghost in a Bottle

By David Sarokin

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Forget GhostBusters! Now there are Ghost Bottlers. That's right. Folks are capturing ghosts, stuffing them (in a rather undignified fashion) into glass bottles, and, of course, putting them up for sale. Need a case of the supernatural, or a ... more »

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