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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...
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...
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...
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...
Albert Einstein is reputed to have stated, "You cannot beat a roulette table unless you steal money from it." Nevertheless, roulette is one of the most popular table games in the...
A spectator randomly selects a card from the deck, places it back in and shuffles it himself. The magician takes the deck back, face down, in one hand, and in the other hand is a face-down giant...
When I came back from the men's room at a fast food restaurant, I went to sit again with my friend...only to find that he had balanced the salt-shaker at 45 degrees. I couldn't believe it! He let...
These twisted strips seem to defy logic. You can amaze people by following these instructions.
The magician sits at a table with nothing but a coin in front of him. He shows his sleeves to be empty and no gimmicks or gadgets at work. He begins to cup the coin and cover it with his hands,...
Table Spread in a Stripper Card Deck
Learn about the table spread when having the cards of a stripper deck selected in this free series of card trick videos from our professional magician.
Cutting Cards on a Table for Magic Tricks
Get tips on how to cut cards in this free magic tricks video.
Glass Thru the Table Office Magic Tricks
Watch a demonstration of the glass thru the table trick in your office in this free magic tricks video clip from our professional magician entertainer.
Explanation of Glass Thru the Table Magic Tricks
Learn how to perform the glass thru the table trick in your office in this free magic tricks video clip from our professional magician entertainer.
How to Push a Coin through a Table Magic Trick
Learn how to push a coin through a table like a professional magician in this free magic lesson video.
The Table Spread Technique for Card Fanning
Learn about the table spread technique for card fanning in this free magic lesson video.
Lapping Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn about the importance of lapping when performing magic at the dinner table in this free video clip.
The Performance Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn about the importance of the performance when doing magic tricks at the dinner table in this free video clip.
Cup Through The Table Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to make a cup go through the table at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic.
The Invisible Cow Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to make an invisible cow milk your coffee at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic.
The Toothpick Star Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to form a star with 5 broken toothpicks without touching them at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic.
The Appearing Candle Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to make a candle appear from thin air at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic.
Broken & Restored Toothpick Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to break and restore a toothpick at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic.
Electrostatic Toothpick Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to make one toothpick jump with another toothpick at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic.
The Jumping Match Head Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to make the head of a burnt match jump off the stick at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic.
The Twice Burnt Match Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to burn the same match twice at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic.
The Matchstick Penetration Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to move two matchsticks through eachother at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic.
Knife Through A Napkin Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to push a knife through a napkin without tearing the napkin at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic.
Swallowing A Knife Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to swallow a knife at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic tricks.
Spoon To Knife Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to transform a spoon into a knife at the dinner table in this free video clip on magic.
The Crying Spoon Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how make a spoon cry at the dinner table in this free video clip.
Levitating Spoon Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to levitate a spoon with your mind at the dinner table in this free video clip.
The Spoon Mind Bend Dinner Table Magic Trick
Learn how to bend a spoon with your mind at the dinner table in this free video clip.
A Routine Idea for Dinner Table Magic
Learn a full magic routine with many tricks specifically designed for the dinner table in this free video clip.
Another Routine Idea for Dinner Table Magic
Learn a full magic routine with many tricks specifically designed for the dinner table in this free video clip.
Introduction To Dinner Table Magic
Why is magic at dinner a great idea? Take a look at this short, free video clip.
How to Do a Table Shuffle with a Deck of Playing Cards
Learn the table shuffle trick to shuffle the playing cards before you deal them out in a card game - free video.
Pushing a coin through a table is an easy trick that can be performed at a moment's notice. It's especially entertaining when no one is expecting a magic trick, and the performer will already have...
Performing magic tricks around the dinner table is a good way to liven up any dull, boring dinner party. Swallowing a knife is an illusion that you can do to entertain your dinner guests or hosts.
The card trick where you appear to make a card go through a table is easy to learn but difficult to perform well. It involves slight of hand and misdirection and the time you spend practicing your...
If you want to perform an easy card trick but you don't have any magical training, the Cut To It trick is right for you. This trick makes your audience believe you were able to pick out a card...
The Table of Death magic illusion is difficult to pull off for new magicians. This illusion features many moving parts, including a bed of spikes, an assistant holding the spikes up until the...
Whether you are looking to expand your magic trick repertoire, want to amaze your friends at your school lunch hour or are simply looking for a way to pass the boredom, you can learn to freeze an...
Dinner table magic centers on magic tricks that can be viewed up close. The audience is right on top of the performer and because of this, any slight of hand subterfuge has to be subtle and direct...
Lapping is a sleight of hand technique in which the performer pretends to pick up an object but actually slides it off the table into his or her lap. It's the start of many magic tricks, but it's...
Amaze your family around the dinner table by seemingly smashing a cup through the table. You may have seen this trick before in the form of smashing a cup or a salt shaker, but the best way to do...
Cutting playing cards is something you must learn, not just for playing cards, but also for performing magic tricks. You must perform this act smoothly and effortlessly, so that the audience has...
The two person mind reading trick requires teamwork to pull it off. Show everyone that your friend can use telekinesis to reveal the card that you have chosen when he was out of the room.
If you need to liven up a dinner party or just want to entertain your family or friends around the dinner table, make a spoon or other utensil levitate off the table by magic. You can also do this...
Doing tricks at a dinner table provides many opportunities to prepare for a trick that you might not otherwise be able to do. One of these tricks is turning a knife into a spoon. Once you learn...
Push a coin around a table top, tap it with a magic wand, and poof, it falls right through the table into your waiting hand. Impress your friends with this simple trick!