Magic Tricks

How to Perform Magic Tricks

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There comes a time when "doing" magic tricks is no longer enough and the aspiring magician wishes to "perform" magic tricks. The difference is simple. When one performs, it is a coherent routine of magic tricks crafted into a single work of ... more »

How to Perform the "Switching Places" Trick

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Amaze your friends and make new ones with your slick moves at the bar... more »

How to Perform the Cut and Restored Rope Trick

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Cut the rope and it magically survives without a nick... more »

How to roll a coin on your fingers

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Ever wanted that purposefully bored look like you're just biding your time, waiting for your KGB contact to arrive? Nows your chance!.. more »

How to Escape Professional Handcuffs

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The ability to escape from professional handcuffs is the foundation of an escape artist's act. Although it is a feat that has thrilled audiences since the days of Vaudeville, it's much easier to escape professional handcuffs than most people ... more »

How to Force a Card During a Card Trick

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A big part of performing magic is knowing the outcome of your trick. This is especially handy when doing card tricks. One way of knowing the outcome is forcing a card. A card force is when you know which card the person is going to select before ... more »

How to Learn Do Magic Tricks - Tips for Parents and Kids

By Andy Makar

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This article provides five easy steps to encourage your child's interest in the art of magic and learn how to do magic tricks!.. more »

How to Make a Pen Magically Disappear

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If you have a pen and a little spare time you can easily learn how to make a pen magically disappear. This is an easy trick to learn that fascinates children. You can manipulate this magic trick however you want to make it work for you. Follow ... more »

How to Mind Read: Magic Trick

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In this trick you will astonish your family and friends. It will blow their minds that you can read their mind. This trick will work every time and you can do it in different ways so no one will catch on... more »

How to Perform a Disappearing Coin Trick

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Money certainly goes fast these days. One of the ways to illustrate how fast money can vanish is by performing the classic disappearing coin trick, a staple of magicians everywhere. The key to making this magic trick work is to successfully ... more »

How to Perform the Coaster-Flipping Trick

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To avoid having coasters flying every which way, master this trick at home before you unveil it to your friends. After you perfect this variation, try to think up some of your own tricks... more »

How to Perform the Coin Confederacy Trick

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The Coin Confederacy trick is easy to perform, since it requires little activity from you. The key is to have a friend help you by posing as a member of your audience. With proper execution, the trick creates the illusion that you have made a ... more »

How to Perform the Impossible Knot Trick

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Challenge your friends to tie a knot in a rope while holding both ends of it. Then show them how it's done... more »

How to Perform Zippo Lighter Tricks

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Zippo lighters are not only fashionable and unique, they are fun to play with. Believe it or not, some people have made a profession out of performing Zippo lighter tricks, traveling to conferences, conventions and trade shows while demonstrating ... more »

How to Use a Flipper Coin for Magic Coin Tricks

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If you've ever wanted to dabble in magic coin tricks, you'll definitely want to try out a flipper coin. What appears to be an ordinary coin is actually a hinged coin that looks to the audience like two coins. You can use it in many different ... more »

How to Do a Floating Ball Magic Trick

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The first recorded magic trick was in 1756 by Jacob Philadelphia. Most magic tricks are simple illusions used to make something appear to be what it is not using purely natural means. This is the way the floating ball magic trick works. Use this ... more »

How to Do the Spoon Bending Trick

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The popular magician and entertainer Uri Geller spent decades awing the world with his ability to bend spoons with mind. It turns out that the trick is a simple but well thought out ruse that can fool any audience if it's done with a little bit ... more »

How to Teach Knot Tying To Kids

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Here are some fun ways to teach knot tying to kids... more »

How to become a mermaid

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Hi if u r watching this you have to same dream as me:}.. more »

How to Blow Up a Surgical Glove with Your Nose

By Allen R. Smith

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Remember the days when Howie Mandel wowed the crowds by blowing up a surgical glove using only his nose? Well, now you can relive those days and entertain your family and friends with this simple party trick. Here's how you do it... more »

How to Bring a Magic Wand Out of Nowhere

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A wand production is another classic magic trick and can be used in a variety of performances. Often it is best not to bring attention to the intent, but simply produce the magic wand out of nowhere without comment. Of course, if past experience ... more »

How to DIY egg toy! Take a normal egg and turn it into a fun toy!

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How to take a normal boiled or non boiled egg and turn it into a toy to play with! Video at http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1046735/diy_egg_toy_turn_an_egg_into_a_great_toy/.. more »

How to do a Bird Whistle

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Here is how you can sound like a bird when you whistle... more »

How to Do a Coin Prediction Magic Trick

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The coin prediction magic trick forces a person to choose coins the way you want them to, while making it look like you are reading their mind. This follows a principle called the Magician's Choice. You can do this fun mind-reading trick with ... more »

How to do Street Magic

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Street performers have become part of the American landscape, with many cities licensing people so that they can show off their skills in a variety of public venues. You can join their ranks by becoming a magician... more »

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