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How to do Card Tricks

Learn card tricks like a magician, including how to do the one handed spin, the cascade, the butterfly cut, the boomerang, and the slingshot, in this free card tricks video series.

Series Summary

Magic is an art of illusion, a practice in deception, a training in trickery. People have been entertaining, deceiving, or swindling crowds throughout history with feats of prestidigitation, decorated with salesmanship, dramatic effect, confidence, and charisma. It is generally accepted today that there is nothing supernatural about magic; in essence, a magician is skillfully conjuring the appearance of true magic through sleight of hand, misdirection, and cunning. This is why many magicians call themselves "illusionists," embracing the idea that the audience enjoys the trick because they do not know how such an amazing feat could have been performed by natural means. In actuality, magic takes a great deal of training and hard work; many performers have been practicing since early childhood. Whether you are a budding magician, or just a card game enthusiast looking to bone up on his skills, impress your friends and learn some of the many ways to perform card flourishes. An expert magician will demonstrate each flourish, with step-by-step instructions and tips for properly performing them. Tricks include card springs from hand to hand, the cascade, the quadruple cut, the butterfly cut, and the waterfall. For magicians, these videos will show you how to use these techniques without boring or confusing your audience, and without appearing like a showoff.
Listing 1-16 of 16 eHow Videos
  •  Arm Spread Card Trick

    Learn card tricks like the arm spread card trick to perform like a magician in this free card tricks video.

  •  One Handed Spin Card Trick

    Learn card tricks like the one-handed spin to perform like a magician in this free card tricks video.

  •  How & When to do Card Tricks in a Group

    Tips on a how and when to do card tricks in a group or at a party in this free card tricks video.

  •  The Slingshot Card Trick

    Learn card tricks like the slingshot to perform like a magician in this free card tricks video.

  •  Flip Card Trick

    Learn card tricks like the flip card to perform like a magician in this free card tricks video.

  •  The Drop Cut Card Trick

    Learn card tricks like the drop cut card trick to perform like a magician in this free card tricks video.

  •  Packet Flip Card Trick

    Learn card tricks like the packet flip to perform like a magician in this free card tricks video.

  •  The Boomerang Card Trick

    Learn card tricks like the boomerang to perform like a magician in this free card tricks video.

  •  Butterfly Cut Card Trick

    Learn card tricks like the butterfly cut to perform like a magician in this free card tricks video.

  •  The Cascade Card Trick

    Learn card tricks like the cascade card trick to perform like a magician in this free card tricks video.

  •  Card Spring Card Trick

    Learn card tricks like the card spring to perform like a magician in this free card tricks video.

  •  Triple Packet Cut Card Trick

    Learn card tricks like the triple packet cut to perform like a magician in this free card tricks video.

About the Presenter

Joe Marshall