Magic

The old illusion of an underwater waterfall still baffles those not attuned to the workings of magic. Because this illusion impresses so easily, it's better off when no one knows how it's done....

Using mirrors to create illusions on a live stage has been an art form and principle used for 150 years. The techniques behind it have been refined over the years, though the basic principles...

If you've ever wanted to impress your friends or colleagues, homemade magic tricks with fire are the way to go. The sense of danger is spellbinding to an audience and will get everybody clapping....

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Penguin Magic Daily Show is a podcast at the website penguinmagic.com. The website promotes illusionists and ventriloquists from all over the world. It discusses the illusionary techniques and...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Magic tricks have always been fascinating for children of all ages as well as adults, and there are many magic shows on TV that you can watch. To learn how to do the tricks will be easy when you...

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...

The Balducci levitation is performed for audiences around the world by famous magicians such as David Blaine and Criss Angel. By using the correct methods and techniques, you can create the...

Diamonds have long been considered the "king" of jewels. Nearly every major civilization has some kind of lore on the diamond, but they all have one thing in common: they are all centered around...

Levitation is a magic trick that creates the illusion that a person is hovering above the ground. Mediums, shamans and mystics supposedly practiced levitation using the power of their minds....

Levitation has been fascinating onlookers for centuries. It's magical. It's mystical. It's that flying dream you had as a kid. It makes you believe in something you just can't explain. And it's...

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...

The levitating card trick is a fun, easy trick to learn that you can use to wow friends and partygoers. With a few steps and a bit of practice, and you'll have it down. There can be alterations on...

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...