Magic

Magic tricks can be great entertainment for children and adults alike. Although much of the magic you see on television or in live shows may take months of practice and specific skills to master,...

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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...

Everybody wants to be able to perform magic, but few are willing to devote the time needed for learning a lot of tricks. Card tricks are popular because they can be performed just about anywhere...

The United States has magic shops in almost every state. Magic shops exist as tiny hole-in-the-wall stores and as vast warehouses. The shops provide the means for anyone to learn the most basic...

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...

I'm sure many of you have ever dreamed at least once, to have superpowers to be able to defend the widow and the orphan, and especially to impress everyone with your incredible feats. But be...

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...

A lot of people both old and young want to get involved in magic, but don't know how. The good news is you don't need any fancy props, or a lot of money. You just need some time, practice, and the...

Using a series of simple markings, you can create your own deck of magic cards that will never fail when you're onstage guessing card numbers and dazzling your audience. With nothing more than a...

This article is about how to trick your friends and even hustle them with this card trick.

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,...

Here is a recipe that is truly a joke. Just wanted to break up the day and loose some of the stress that it brings into your life. Here is one to print out and send to your friends whom you...

Criss Angel MindFreak entertains audiences with his impressive illusions. This famous street magician has used his tricks to entertain small public crowds, large private shows and even hosted his...

Now you see me, now you don't! Okay, so as far as I know, there's no way to become literally invisible. But if you ever feel like sneaking around, or just want less attention, I'll give you the...

Long ago, there was a Turkish nobleman who loved his wife so much he had his jeweler create an intricate puzzle ring for her. The puzzle ring would fall apart if she took it off. When he returned...

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...

People learn to fan cards for a variety of reasons. Poker players like to add a flourish when they reveal their hands to their opponents. Competitive trading card game players enjoy intimidating...

Making a card disappear and reappear is one of the most familiar and simple magic tricks in existence. But learning how to do this trick well is essential for any magic act. Here's how you can...

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...

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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...

Whether you need a vacation from work or a chance to rediscover the kid in you, Disneyland can be the age-old magical place to lose yourself in a bit of fantasy for a while. Depending on your...

This is an old trick that has been modified as to heighten the audiences excitement and curiosity. The gist of this trick is that a volunteer will choose a "random" card,place it back...

One way to locate an old friend or family member who may have gotten married or changed her name since last contact is by using her birth date. If you know the town or state that person may be...

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...

Mediums are not always psychic, but they get their information from those that have passed. Mediums can help bring messages from those that have passed to those that are still living. Read this...

The art of hypnosis is hundreds of years old. Stage hypnosis is a form of covert hypnosis, meaning it is conducted without the knowledge of the recipient. The practice is widely used for...

Are you looking for an unusual party game? Are you planning on being a gypsy for a costume party? Do you need to entertain some teenagers at a birthday party? There is nothing more exciting and...

Need a quick and easy Halloween Costume? Need one that is also cool, and funny? Here ya go!

For centuries, magicians have been leaving spectators in awe with dazzling tricks. You can do many of these same tricks yourself, though some of them will require practice to achieve the mastery...

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...

The Hummer Card Magic Trick is a levitation trick that can be performed with almost any flat, light object, such as a card out of a deck, a dollar bill or a credit card. Invented by and named...

The first part of a psychic's routine is to produce a diversion, like a crystal ball, tarot card or an offer to read your palm. These distractions are used to keep your attention on two places 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...

Eye illusions occur within drawings and objects that are placed at particular angles or set at certain contrast or color levels to confuse the eye. People assume that what the eye sees is what is...

Did you ever think about how cool it would be if you could amaze people with spectacular magic tricks? Some of these tricks might not be as hard as you think. With practice and finesse, you can...

Magic tricks are an easy way to entertain many types of audiences, ranging from a few bored kids to a group of senior citizens. Many entertainers start out learning a few easy illusion-based magic...

The magician makes a prediction on a piece of paper, folds it and places it to one side. The spectator picks a card, loses it in the deck, and the magician deals five piles of face-up cards. The...

The magician allows a spectator to randomly choose a card and place it back in the deck. He then places a blindfold on and is able to determine the exact location of the chosen card! Let's find...

The magician and spectator select a pile of cards, choose one each and initial it. Like other tricks, they switch and end up choosing each other's initialed card; however, this uses the...

The magician and spectator cut and shuffle the deck, then go through a series of discardings until they end up with two cards. The spectator chooses one and the magician unseals an envelope to...

The magician makes a prediction about the card that will be chosen by the spectator, places it inside an envelope, and after a series of arithmetic calculations, the spectator is led to choose the...

The Vanishing Card requires usage of the Palm Technique. The magician allows the spectator to choose a card at random, but after saying any form of magic words, the top card, previously her chosen...

The Rip Off is a fun and amusing trick to perform at a party--as it isn't necessarily one that will blow minds--but, nevertheless, should get a decent reaction. And the magician is still...

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...