Magic Tricks

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

A key card is a card used in magic tricks to mark an unknown card so you can locate it. For instance, if you pick the King of Hearts as the key card, you place that King of Hearts on top of a card that someone selects so you can find the card ... more »

How to Astonish, Amaze, and otherwise Dumbfound your Friends

By korieb

0 comments

Astound your friends by Reading Their Minds! Don't ask me how it works, but in 9 times out of 10*, this series of questions will lead to a completely predictable answer. *claims have not been evaluated by the FDA, FAA, NSA or any other A... more »

How to Balance a Coin on a Bill

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

It might seem impossible to balance a coin on the edge of a dollar bill, but it can be done. You just have to know the trick to doing it. Perform this magic stunt for your friends at school, at the office or at a bar or party. The following steps ... more »

How to Balance a Glass on a Dollar Bill

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

Balance a glass on top of a dollar bill. This is one of those magic tricks where your friends will either love it and your clever ingenuity or will want to slap you silly for showing them one of your magic stunts so simple that a child could have ... more »

How to Balance a Soda Can at a 45-Degree Angle

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

An amusing trick in the cafeteria or at work is balancing a soda can at a 45-degree angle. Besides being a source of entertainment at your next gathering, this makes for a good physics experiment... more »

How to Bend a Borrowed Key

By Eric J. Seidman

0 comments

The magician borrows a key from the crowd. He then begins to rub it in his hands. Soon, as he moves his hands away, the key appears bent. He hands it back and reveals no funny business. Right before the eyes of the crowd—he has bent the key. The ... more »

How to breath fire

By barton

0 comments

fire brathing has been around for a long time and im going to tell you how to do it.. more »

How to Buy Gaffed Magic Trick Coins

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

Whether you're a serious magician or just want to have a quick bar trick ready to impress the ladies, the gaffed coin is a prop that you can begin with in a few minutes of practice. The tough part of presenting magic with trick coins is to get ... more »

How to Cast a Spell

By MoonLite97

0 comments

Wizards and Witches aren't the only ones with magic! Follow these instructions to learn how to cast your very own spells! (Intended for make-believe purposes. See my other articles for great birthday party ideas!).. more »

How to Choose Coins for Magic Tricks

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

Coin magic tricks begin with the type of coin you use to perform the trick. You need to use a coin that is easy for the audience to see and one that best suits the size of your hands... more »

How to Connect Two Paper Clips Without Touching Them

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

The paper clip trick is a simple magic trick which can be performed in an impromptu manner anywhere you can find two paper clips and a dollar bill. If a dollar bill can't be located, you can substitute any piece of paper... more »

How to Create a Chinese Finger Trap

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

The Chinese finger trap seems to be a toy that children and adults love equally. While the challenge of getting your fingers out of the trap is sometimes frustrating, the process of actually making a Chinese finger trap isn't that complex... more »

How to Develop Confidence as a Magician

By Eric J. Seidman

0 comments

Being a good magician mainly consists of three attributes: learning the right tricks, practicing extensively and believing in yourself. The first two can be achieved on their own, but believing in yourself is generally something you either have ... more »

How to Do a 3-Digit Prediction Magic Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

Performing a 3-digit prediction magic trick is a fun way to wow your friends. With this trick, you will be able to predict what number the audience will have in the end. This can be done with one person or with a group and can be a mixture of any ... more »

How to Do a Drifter Poker Chip Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

The drifter poker chip trick is done by using backspin to send a single chip rolling around a stack of chips and back again to the hand that released it. The drifter poker chip trick must be learned through steady practice to master the backspin... more »

How to Do a Front to Back Poker Chip Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

The front to back poker chip trick is rightfully famous for its elegance. It is performed by sliding the bottom chip of a stack down and in front of the other chips. When performed with skill, the front to back poker chip trick gives the illusion ... more »

How to Do a Marker Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

The marker trick is something you can do at the office or school. You can fool your friends or coworkers into believing that you can read their minds... more »

How to Do a Math Magic Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

You won't need a crystal ball in order to read a friend's mind if you learn this simple yet impressive math magic trick. The secret to the trick is in the algebra, but no need to get into the boring mathematical details as to how and why--just ... more »

How to Do a Mexican Jumping Poker Chip Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

The Mexican jumping poker chip trick is an easy way to impress your friends. To do it, you'll start with two stacks of poker chips and make one jump from the first stack to the second. The Mexican jumping trick is best used to start another poker ... more »

How to Do a One-Handed Knot Magic Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

The one-handed knot trick isn't really a trick but a technique. However, if done quickly, it impresses an audience as if it were a trick. It's a great opener for a magician who plans to perform traditional rope tricks... more »

How to Do a Poker Chip Knuckle Roll

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

Poker chip tricks draw attention from your poker face to your hands. This allows you to bluff without the risk of your opponents noticing, and it makes you the star of the poker table. Many poker stars such as Dutch Boyd gain popularity from ... more »

How to Do a Three Paper Ring Magic Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

This magic trick relies on two different elements for its success. The secret of the paper rings lies in preparation. The second element of success depends on the magician's repartee with the audience. By engaging the spectators, attention is ... more »

How to Do a Top Spin Poker Chip Trick

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

The Top Spin Poker Chip trick is done with a poker chip on the top of a stack of chips. You can perform this trick for your buddies around the poker table or at a casino. It looks impressive if done right... more »

How to Do Easy Office Magic Tricks

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

Performing simple magic tricks at work is a great ice breaker and simple way to put co-workers at ease. The disappearing pen cap is a classic magic bit for close up audiences such as co-workers. This quickly set up slight of hand provides a ... more »

How to Do Full Deck Setups and False Cuts in Magic

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

0 comments

Card tricks are an essential part of magic. Most magicians use card tricks because they are easy to manipulate when forcing an outcome. Two ways to manipulate the deck to force an outcome are setting up a full deck and false cuts. Master these ... more »

Check Out All Categories

Articles in Magic Tricks