Magic Tricks

Balloon animals have been a huge hit at children's parties for years. Whether used to decorate the party, or made by clowns, they are a lot of fun. They are colorful, cute, and fun to play with....

Hypnosis has been defined as a natural state of consciousness that each of us has experienced many times in our lives. Thus, the art of hypnotizing is as fascinating as the trance it often puts...

Did you ever want to impress people with your mental abilities? Amaze and astound your friends with this little parlor trick that makes it appear as though you can project your thoughts and have...

The disappearing coin trick is a classic that dates back to the 16th century, according to "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Magic Tricks." But with a little effort, practice and knowledge, anyone...

The Magic Lock box is a unique and challenging puzzle to be solved--and stressed over if it can't be figured out. This guide will deal with opening the clear version of the box, with two red...

Ever want to keep the lights on after your parents told you to turn them off? I was a creative child who loved to read – I’d stay up all night with a good book if no one stopped me. Even when a...

Pulling a tablecloth from under a set table is a trick that has astounded people for decades. While it is not impossible to do, it is no easy feat. This is why you see so few people actually do it...

Do your kids have nothing to do? Are you nearing the edge of insanity with their constant complaints of boredom? Here's a fun experiment that can entertain them for a bit, and all the while,...

While tossing a coin into a fountain for good luck is a custom undertaken in many parts of the world it is common to watch this practice at the Trevi Fountain in Rome Italy. While no one really...

Next time your out with your friends at a crowded bar score yourself a free drink... bet your friends for a beer that you can get a free drink and you'll score two for the price of one... just...

This is so great! You wouldn't think an eHow procedure would go on unwritten for so long. It seemed apparent to me that I wasn't the only one who didn't know how to color in those stars! So, I...

The key to doing magic tricks is getting your audience to focus on you, and on what you are telling them you are doing, not what you are actually doing. Magic is all about shifting the focus...

Peerless handcuffs are the impenetrable cuffs used by police and security agents to detain, immobilize and transport criminals. Built tough to avoid dangerous mishaps and escape, it would seem...

Using magic tricks is a way to enhance your child's confidence and ability to socialize. It also enhances his communication skills while learning how to elicit smiles and awe. To become adept at...

Magic tricks are easy ways to entertain all kinds of audiences no matter the age range or the occasion. Magic tricks can be used to warm up audiences for a different style act, or to perform an...

Magic coin tricks are common and easy-to-learn magic tricks. This makes them a favorite for recreational magicians. With a few days of practice these tricks become real, and it appears as if the...

String tricks are a simple and popular form of magic tricks by magicians of all levels. That is because they require very little equipment beyond a piece of string and a cutting tool. Most string...

The next time you have a party don't spend a billion dollars on decorations, entertainment and food. You can provide the life of the party by performing magic tricks for your friends. With a...

The "holy grail" magic trick is a card trick whereby a seemingly ordinary playing card is torn into four distinct pieces and then, magically, restored to its original condition. The card can even...

Effect: You allow the spectator to freely select a card and cut it into the pack themselves. After the spectator is completely convinced that the card is lost in the deck, you tell him that you...

Levitation is the ability to defy gravity by rising off the ground and float without any visible means of support. For centuries, levitation has been associated with deep spiritual meditation. The...

Criss Angel is a TV personality and magician who is the star of the TV show, "Criss Angel Mindfreak." One of Criss Angel's signature illusions is to levitate in front of an intimate audience that...

Coins have been disappearing from magician's hands for centuries. Though they might seem to be snatched from mid-air or suddenly appear behind a volunteer's ear, the fact is the sleight of hand...

A great and easy "magic" trick. No props required. The younger the child who sees it, the more impressive this trick seems to be. Once they learn it, kids can do perform this magic, too!

The Raven magic trick kit consists of two main objects: A fake coin made of steel and plating and a magnet attached to an elastic band with a clip at the other end. The magnet also has a string...

The Unmake Magic Trick is fun. It's simple, yet guaranteed to get a reaction from a crowd. There's no sudden bursts of smoke, no rabbits or wires: just a coin--that can be borrowed--and you. It...

A simple but creative and effective magic trick that anyone can perform with just a simple coin and a few minutes of practice

Many science fiction buffs find themselves saying, I want to become a wizard with magic powers. For many, this costume get up is the way to go at parties and events. If you want to take it to...

Everyone has seen the magician that can pour water into a cup and then turn it over. No water falls out. Here is an easy way to mimic that trick that kids can learn to do at home.

If you are a Seller on an online auction site, you have no doubt seen some other auction listings and thought, “How did they DO that?” This article will explain how you can make your listing...

Have you ever wanted to do a love spell just to see if it really worked? Is there that certain someone that you've had your eye on but he/she just doesn't seem to notice you? Well wait no longer,...

Changing a card color or the color of the back of a card is a simple magic trick that you can use to amaze your friends, family or co-workers. Using nothing more than a special deck of cards, you...

CD's are durable and have the ability to withstand a variety of storage conditions. However, left unprotected, they could be be exposed to accidents, dust or drastic changes of weather and could...

The "magic bullet" trick is otherwise known as the "gun trick" or, more descriptively, the "bullet catch." Whatever the name, the trick involves the illusion that a gun is fired directly at...

Amaze your friends (if they're easily amazed)! Annoy your co-workers! This may be the world's easiest magic trick, and is definitely one of the cheapest.

There are many magic tricks you can perform with a simple rubber band. These are good street tricks because you can perform them anywhere. Since a rubber band is small and hard to see from stage,...

Magic tricks can be fun, especially for kids. Here you learn how to dazzle your children with the coin vanishing trick, from the trick directions to the ways to make the crowd smile in amazement.

The greed magic trick is one that creates the illusion of turning a one-dollar bill into one of a greater value, like a five, a 10 or a 20. The magician holds the bill in his hands facing the...

You don't have to be a professional entertainer to amaze your friends with magic. Some magic tricks require elaborate preparation, special equipment or hours of practice. However, there are many...

Making a paper towel or hanky disappear is one of the oldest tricks in the book. It appears to be complicated when, in reality, it's one of the easiest tricks in magic and can be learned in...

The rubber band trick is somewhat well-know. In this trick you will make a rubber band magically appear to jump from finger to finger. The trick is not difficult to learn, and can be performed by...

Knowing a good disappearing coin trick can come in handy in a variety of situations. The different versions of the trick that exist now are nearly endless, and so the chance of someone seeing the...

This party trick would have to be done at a healthy party (where bananas might be available), but it can be a source of some real entertainment if you can convince others to try it. After you...

Most magicians worth their salt understand how to perform basic levitation tricks, wherein they appear to float above the ground or cause other objects (including people) to float as well. Like...

It can be fascinating to watch someone receive a psychic reading. Equally amazing is how much a psychic can tell you when you receive the reading. However, there is more fun when you learn how to...

Juggling is a time-honored skill practiced by entertainers of all kinds throughout history. Jugglers have been depicted in art of the medieval period; today, juggling acts include everything from...

Mind reading is an extraordinary skill, though its tenets have little to do with supernatural powers. The mentalists and mind readers you see in stage shows are instead very skilled at looking for...

Do you need to make a super smelly stink bomb? Follow these steps to make a powerful stink bomb that will knock people over with one whiff!

This is designed to make you laugh as you try to catch that speedy elusive fly. Just when you think you have it, it flies right back at you almost mocking you. It is time for revenge!

Although long thought to only be possible on March 21st, the vernal equinox when the sun passes directly over the equator, standing an egg on its end is actually possible any day of the year. It...