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Become a magician by learning simple magic tricks online. Discover how to do coin magic tricks, illusion magic tricks and card magic tricks in this free video series from a professional magician.
There are 19 videos in this series:
Trick the audience by making a salt shaker disappear. Find out how to do the disappearing salt shaker trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic video.
Perform the key card magic trick with the help of a friend. Discover how to perform the key card magic trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic video.
The 'Chasing Aces' magic trick shuffles and cuts the cards with all four aces showing. Learn to do the chasing aces magic trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
False shuffles allow magicians to control the cards when they're in play. Discover how to false shuffle in magic tricks with expert tips from a professional magician using this free magic trick video.
Perform the lucky card magic trick, and always find your lucky card. Learn to do the lucky card magic trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
The 'Shipwreck' card trick performs a magic trick while telling a story about a royal family. Learn the shipwreck card story and perform a magic trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
Using a red and blue deck of cards, perform the 'Do As I Do' magic trick. Discover how to perform the Do as I Do card trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
The trick to performing the 'Three Card Monte' is to always keep an eye on the moving card. Find out how to do the 'Three Card Monte' magic trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
Confuse friends by performing the 'Impossible Knot' magic trick. Discover how to do the 'Impossible Knot' magic trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
Make a banana slice itself with the unpeeled banana magic trick. Learn to slice a banana using a magic trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
To become a magician, start by studying magic at libraries and bookstores. Find out more about how to become a magician with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
Performing simple magic tricks takes practice. Learn some simple magic tricks to practice at home with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
The disappearing coin is a classic magic trick that's simple to learn. Discover how to perform the disappearing coin magic trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
To become an illusionist, start by studying the history of magic and illusion. Find out more about becoming an illusionist with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
Making a coin disappear in a hand is a simple and easy magic trick. Learn to make a coin disappear in a hand with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
Everyone loves the coin from behind the ear magic trick. Discover how to do the coin from behind the ear trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
To do the bending spoon magic trick, don't actually bend the spoon. Trick friends using the bending spoon magic trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
Confuse friends by performing the put a dollar in an orange magic trick. Find out how to do the put a dollar in an orange magic trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
The jumping paper clip magic trick is done with two paper clips and a dollar. Learn to do the jumping paper clip magic trick with expert tips from a professional magician in this free magic trick video.
The essence of magic is the subtle art of illusion—it is the practiced performance of misdirection, deception and trickery. The magician, sorcerer, or alchemist transforms the natural into the supernatural through a carefully constructed routine designed to lead the mind with suggestion and the eyes with sleight of hand. Throughout magic’s long history, people have entertained, befuddled, or swindled individuals and crowds with 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 by way of technique. This is why many magicians call themselves "illusionists," embracing the idea that the audience enjoys the trick because they don’t understand how such an amazing feat could have been performed by natural means. 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 gatherings. In this free video series, learn how to perform some basic magic tricks. Our expert, Paul Weatherbee, has been performing magic since he was seven years old. He demonstrates some tricks of the trade. Learn some popular magic tricks, like the disappearing coin, the coin behind the ear and the lucky card. Find out how to do some brain teasers as well. Confuse friends and family by slicing an unpeeled banana or tying an impossible knot. Thinking of becoming a magician or illusionist? Weatherbee gives advice about starting a career as a magician. So, take a moment, and learn how to perform some simple magic tricks today!
Paul Weatherbee Paul Weatherbee is a third generation magician, and he has been performing magic shows since he was seven years old. Weatherbee is a full time, award winning, professional magician that has over 30 years of experience. He is a member of the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians.dkdk
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