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Do you believe in magic? Learn how to do easy magic tricks using basic principles & techniques of illusion. Start by learning basic deck cuts & card shuffles. A real magician's secrets are revealed in these simple card magic movies.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn the types of playing cards to use and learn how to do easy magic tricks using the basic principles and techniques of illusion in this free magic lesson video.
Learn how to hold the deck when doing card magic tricks in this free magic lesson video.
Learn playing card terminology as part of your training in this free magic lesson video.
Learn how to overhand shuffle and do easy magic tricks using the basic principles and techniques of illusion in this free magic lesson video.
Learn how to do the Hindu shuffle as part of your magician's training in this free magic lesson video.
Learn how to do the riffle shuffle for easy magic tricks, using the basic principles and techniques of illusion in this free magic lesson video.
Watch par two of learning how to do the riffle shuffle in this free magic lesson video.
Learn how to care for playing cards and get more life out of them when doing magic tricks in this free magic lesson video.
Learn how to cut cards in this free magic lesson video.
Learn a simple technique of cutting cards called undercutting in this free magic lesson video.
Learn how to do a false cut on a deck of playing cards in this free magic lesson video.
Learn some varieties of false card cutting in this free magic lesson video.
Watch the magician do a reverse card magic trick in this free magic lesson video.
Learn how the simple reverse card magic trick is done in this free magic lesson video.
Learn some variations on the easy reverse card magic trick in this free magic lesson video.
Magic is an art of illusion, a practice in deception, a training in trickery. People have entertained, deceived, or swindled crowds throughout history with feats of prestidigitation. It is widely accepted today that there is nothing supernatural about magic; in essence, a magician skillfully conjures the appearance of real magic through sleight of hand, misdirection, and other secret techniques. This is why many magicians call themselves "illusionists," embracing the idea that the audience enjoys the trick because they don’t know the mechanisms behind it.
Magic tricks are not only great for stage and street performance but are also well suited for entertainment at parties or as ice breakers at small group meetings. Card tricks are among some of the most popular and infamous illusions used by magicians. In this free online video series, learn how to do simple card cuts and shuffles, some of the foundational techniques for more complex tricks. Our expert magician will walk you through some basic tips like which types of cards to use, how to hold the deck, what the cards are called, how to shuffle overhand, how to do a Hindu shuffle, and how to cut the cards. Once you’ve practiced enough, watch the reverse card trick and learn the secrets of playing card magic!
This series is an Equilibrio Films production.
Malik Haddadi Malik Haddadi is a magical comedy entertainer, balloon artist, and juggler with over 15 years experience. As a full time professional, he entertains audiences of all ages and sizes for many different types of events. He is also a member of the Faneuil Hall Street.dkdk
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