Magic Tricks

How to Perform "Disappearing Thought Card"

By Eric J. Seidman

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You arrange five cards in a line on a table. The Spectator is asked to memorize one of the five. Once memorized, she closes her eyes. When she opens, she is asked to look at the five cards. The card she memorized is now missing from the group of ... more »

How to Perform "Magical Clock"

By Eric J. Seidman

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The magician gives a pile of cards to the spectator, asking her to pocket some and memorize one of the remaining cards. She places the non-pocketed cards on top of the deck. The magician proceeds to spell out the hours on a clock with the top 12 ... more »

How to Perform "The 9th Card" Trick

By Eric J. Seidman

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The spectator picks a number from 10-19 and the magician deals that many cards. The spectator adds up the 2 digits of her number and deals that many cards from the previously dealt deck. The top card of her new pile is memorized and then the deck ... more »

How to Perform 'Floating Money'

By Eric J. Seidman

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The magician removes a dollar bill from his wallet. He shows it to be real. He folds it and crumples it into a ball. He drops it... only it does not fall to the ground. It floats. And he proves no string is hidden in his hands... more »

How to Perform the Torn Napkin Trick

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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This is a good bar trick to impress friends and influence strangers... more »

How to Perform You Can't Do as I Do

By Eric J. Seidman

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One of the oldest and most popular magic tricks around is known as "You Do as I Do" in which the magician and spectator go through identical actions, switch decks, find each other's chosen card in the opposite deck and realize that they both ... more »

How to Play a Trick at a Party

By chinne01

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If you want to get a little attention at a party or even hanging out with some friends, maybe even make a few bucks while doing it, this trick is one that will leave people speechless. It is fun and they will never figure it out! Read on to learn ... more »

How to Promote Yourself as a Magician

By Eric J. Seidman

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For every magician lucky enough to be promoted by an agent or rewarded with live events, there are handfuls of magicians looking to get themselves out there. It seems easy enough, but can be dreadfully hard. Though this tutorial does not ... more »

How to Rip a Phone Book in Half

By Gump87

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This is an article on how to rip a Phone Book in half... more »

How to Switch Decks During a Performance

By Eric J. Seidman

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When performing magic, many magicians like to use multiple decks of cards. These decks can be regular, gaff, trick or previously set up. Regardless of the types, actually transitioning from one deck to another can be much harder than ... more »

How to Transition Magic Tricks in a Routine

By Eric J. Seidman

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Any magician who performs a routine, whether it be on the stage or on the streets, knows exactly in what order his tricks will be done. These orders are not thrown together randomly. In fact, a tremendous amount of thought goes into arranging ... more »

How to Approach a Spectator for a Trick

By Eric J. Seidman

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Performing magic tricks is a fun way to meet new people and provide wonderful experiences for them. Approaching these people to take part in your tricks, however, can be a grueling process, as most want nothing to do with some stranger. This ... more »

How to Be a Guest on Jay Leno's Show

By Karen Cotton

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Many of the world's most famous celebrities, musicians and newsworthy names make "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" a priority stop to promote themselves and their products. While star power is an attraction for night owls, many are drawn ... more »

How to Count Force a Card

By Eric J. Seidman

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One of the ways magicians are able to perform mindbending card tricks is through the use of a force. This is a term referring to a magician making a spectator choose the card he had in mind, while the spectator thinks his card was chosen ... more »

How to Count Money FAST like a Banker!

By Linda Smith

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Have you ever watched a Banker count money FAST? Want to count money that way? I know exactly how to teach you... more »

How to Do the Cup and Balls Magic Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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The cups and balls magic trick is one of the oldest and easiest magic tricks to learn as a new magician. Once you learn the set sequence, you'll have your family and friends stumped by your magical powers every time you do it... more »

How to Do the Rising Ring Magic Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Impress a crowd with this levitation trick that may seem magical, but it's really just a practiced skill. With only a simple rubber band, your hands and a shiny ring, you can wow an audience of adults or children in no time. Read on to learn how ... more »

How to Do the Twice Burnt Match Magic Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Amaze your friends with the Twice Burnt Match magic trick. This would probably be easiest to do when you are with some people who are out on their cigarette break, but you will likely find other opportunities. Learn how to make it appear that you ... more »

How to Enlarge PenisSize--Funny!!!

By openyourheart

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Here are the Funniest ways to enlarge your Penissize. Few men would dare to hype their Penissize, becasue it's so private, but not for some men. They wanna hype it just because it's private. For those narcissist, or indulge in Penisenvy, this ... more »

How to Freak people out by Breaking Your Neck!

By Sal-Iva

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Well not really break your neck but it will sure sound like it. Freak almost anyone out with this little illusion... more »

How to Glide Force a Card

By Eric J. Seidman

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Forcing cards on your spectator refers to when a magician makes someone choose a card, seemingly at random, all the while making her pick exactly what he wants. This type of force, known as a glide force, is an easier one to do and looks very real... more »

How to Insert a Needle into a Balloon Without Popping

By russostyle

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This can be used to entertain anyone, especially kids. It's the easiest trick in the world... more »

How to Levitate a Bottle

By Pristine

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After hearing about Mystery performing this mind defying levitation trick in The Game, I've always been curious as to how it was done. I finally found out how and it's actually quite simple. Here's a way you can wow your friends, freak people ... more »

How to make a ghost illusion

By friend2cptsolo

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ILLUSION CALLED PEPPER'S GHOST GREAT FOR STAGE OR HAUNTED HOUSE MAGIC COMBINED WITH SCIENCE AND THEATER I HOPE YOU FIND THE INFO IN THIS ARTICLE INSIGHTFUL AND PUT IT TO GOOD USE WHEN PURSING YOUR OWN MAGIC EXPAND ON THESE IDEALS AND SEE WHAT ... more »

How to Make a Video of Magic Performances

By Eric J. Seidman

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We all love watching magic videos and television specials. There is just something about the way they are put together that keeps our interest and makes us want to watch more and more. This tutorial goes out to the magicians who might want to ... more »

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