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How To: Perform the "Flick Spin Flick" Zippo lighter trick

In this clip, learn how to perform a cool, slight of hand Zippo lighter trick, step by step. This video will show you the entire trick - first fast, then slow motion and then give you detailed instructions. With this trick, you will learn to flip your lighter around in your hands and turn it on in the process. Light your cigarettes in style from now on with this illusion.

How To: breathe (cornstarch) fire and not die

This video works. Watch this ordinary guy shovel mounds of bone-dry corn starch into his mouth. A combination of six step tutorial and gratuitous chestpounding, this video is a simple example of the cornstarch (or flour) bomb.

How To: Change money into paper with a magic trick

Learn a magic trick in which you appear to change some strips of paper into real money.

How To: Make bubble solution

A very simple recipe to make an excellent homemade bubble solution! With only three cheap, common household ingredients, make a LOT of this great solution! A good way to save some money. A little bit goes a long way. Thanks, and enjoy!

How To: Guess how many candies are in a jar

Want to win the prize? Knowing a little math is the key to winning this popular contest. In this video, learn how to estimate correctly.

How To: Make a balloon float two different ways without using helium

Out of helium? Forgot to pick up the tank? Don't worry, this video shows you two different ways that you can make your balloons float without using helium! And better yet, these methods use things you likely have around the house, so no added cost!

How To: Perform the coin in a bottle magic trick

ShootingEggs Productions reveals how to put a coin in a bottle. It is super simple but very effective. This prop magic trick has been performed by David Blaine. You too can perform this world famous magic trick...just watch!

News: Perform Criss Angel's fork bending magic trick

Mindfreak. Indeed. In the magic community, Criss Angel is considered a bit silly, albeit hardworking.

How To: Perform the "Best Coin Trick in the World"

Hello ladies and gentlemen, Greg Solomon is here today in this video tutorial to teach you how to perform the "Best Coin Trick in the World". He will show for you, and perform for you what many have referred to as the best coin trick there is. Immediately following the performance of this illusion, Greg will reveal to you, and explain to you how the coin illusion is performed.

How To: Perform the "rope through the neck" trick

This video starts off with a magician performing a trick that he will teach. You are going to need a length of rope or a scarf to do this trick. The rope or scarf should be about five feet long. Put the rope behind your head so the sides are hanging normally down your chest. You’ll want the rope that is on the left side hanging a little lower then the right. Reach with the right hand and grab the rope high on your chest. With the left hand grab the rope on the right side making sure your left...

How To: Magically guess a random sentence from a book

In this tutorial, learn the secret behind the magic trick. You know that amazing trick where a magician asks you to choose any line from a book and he will guess it? Well, in this video you will discover the secret behind that very trick. This is much more simple than you would think and anyone can do it with the right set up. So, check it out and start baffling your buddies.

How To: Spin a book on your finger

If you want a challenge, try this at home or anywhere. Learn to spin a book on your finger. This will make you enjoy more of your vacant time. It also helps your balancing skill developed. 1. Get a book. 2. Get your finger to the center of the gravity of the book. 3. Spin the book on your finger. 4. As the book spins, your finger gets outside of the center. 5. Try to get your finger back to the center and you can do that by moving your hand in a linear circular manner. 6. Keep practicing by s...

How To: Make a coin disappear magic trick

Check out this instructional magic trick video that briefly teaches you how to do 3 coin vanishes and 1 coin production. These are tricks that a magician should always know. These tricks are good to use in bigger tricks and combine them to make it look real nice. These tricks are mostly techniques that will help you build onto other tricks to perform more advanced magic tricks. Practice your skills and perform vanishing coin tricks like a pro!

How To: Perform a Cut and Restore Rope magic trick

This rope trick will have your audience asking "how'd you do that?" You will need a length of think rope about 3-4 feet long and a pair of scissors. Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like scissors so make sure you have friends and family around whenever you do magic tricks.

How To: Do 5 different rubber band magic tricks

5 simple rubber band tricks that only require rubber bands and some hand manipulation are revealed in this video magic tutorial. Learn how to perform some fun rubber band tricks by watching and following along with the magical fun.

How To: Perform a great rope escape magic trick

Grab a friend and get ready to perform some magic! The Great Rope Escape is sure to amaze your audience! You will need a rope (two pieces, each roughly 3 feet long). Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like scissors so make sure you have friends and family around whenever you do magic tricks.

How To: Perform a cool disappearing coin magic trick

You may have seen this one a million times, but now it’s your turn to pull the quarter out of somebody else’s ear! Except not, because this video teaches how to create the illusion of a coin vanishing from your hands. This disappearing coin trick is very simple to perform, but requires that you be in seated position and can hide your lap behind a table. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to do a disappearing coin magic trick.

How To: Perform the "appearing bird" magic trick

Magic Trick: The Appearing Bird Have you ever heard of the Masked Magician? With the television series Magic's Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed, the so-called Masked Magician (Val Valentino) revealed secret after secret of the magicians repertoire. Valentino creates “the magic” then proceeds to reveal the reality of the illusions before a captivated television audience.

How To: Do the Chinese sticks magic trick

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do the Chinese sticks magic trick. The magician begins by showing the audience the two Chinese sticks together. When he pull the string down on one side, the other one goes up. Do this a few times to make the audience believe there is a string between the sticks. Then separate the two sticks to show the audience that there is no string between the sticks. But the magician is still able to pull the string down on one side and the other side will go ...

How To: Do the magic jumping matchstick trick

Make matchsticks jump! This impressive magic jumping matchstick bar trick is revealed for all - all the details. Win beer or money anywhere. Perfect for performing at a gathering, and it's so easy to learn. Only common household items are used.

How To: Perform the impossible knot magic trick

Think this trick is impossible? Well think again, as magician Ryan Oakes teaches the secret to Knot Impossible! You will need a length of clothesline rope about 2-3 feet long. Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like scissors so make sure you have friends and family around whenever you do magic tricks. 1. Hold the rope in your right hand, between your thumb and pinky. It should lay across your palm and the ends should extend to the back of your hand.

How To: Do the Continous Thumbaround pen spinning trick

Learn how to do the Continous Thumbaround with this pen spinning tutorial.

How To: Make a one-handed rubber band star

This is a trick you can use anywhere. You might need some practice to perfect it, but with a proper presentation, it can add a little fun in a rubber band magic routine.

How To: Make a dollar bill smile or frown at you

Here is a cool trick that you can use to impress your friends with next time. This video is going to teach you how to give your dollar bill a smile or a frown.

How To: Do the Criss Angel disappearing coin trick

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do the drop coin vanish magic trick. The magician begin by holding onto a coin and shows the audience that the other hands is empty. Then the magician takes the coin with the other hand and starts to rub it. When he opens his hand, the coin has been vanished. To do this trick, hold onto the coin in between your thumb, index and middle fingers. The coin should be down about half way. They key is to create an illusion that you're taking the coin, whe...

News: Make your fingers smoke

Smoking fingers is a basic magic trick, but it still gets a wow up-close, especially if your audience is barside and slightly inebriated.

How To: Perform the cups and balls magic trick

This is the famous cups and balls magic trick. You'll make the balls appear and disappear, seemingly at random. You'll need some balls to do this trick - 3 to be exact. You'll also need 3 cups. Watch this video and see how it's done

How To: Perform the Jumping Ring Trick

OK, don't use this video to propose to your future wife, but DO try this video to impress your friends and family. You'll need a ring and an audience and you'll be able to show them how the ring jumps off one finger to another. It's magic!

How To: Light your Zippo super fast with a "Lightspeed" trick

Check out this clip, and learn how to light your Zippo in the fastest possible way by doing the "Lightspeed" trick. This trick requires a little practice but is a very impressive way to get your cigarette or candles lit. Follow along for a step by step and learn the little tricks that make this light possible.

How To: See revealed the floating person trick

Impressive and amazing magic trick revealed. You`ll be able to do it anywhere, amaze friends and family. See revealed the floating person trick.

How To: Make magic flash paper

Flash paper is used by magicians however it is very expensive to buy, here's how to make it the easy way! This is a perfect prop DIY for making magical paper that ignites easily. Normally you need sulphiric acid. This uses toilet paper, a crushed emergency flare and a camping stove.

How To: Do the Thumbaround Reverse pen spinning trick

Learn how to do the Thumbaround Reverse with this pen spinning tutorial.

How To: Split an apple in half with one finger

Apples are delicious and nutritious, but do you ever find that you want to cut one in half but don't have a knife? How will you ever split the apple with whomever you're with? You can. This video will show you how to split an apple in half pretty cleanly using one finger as a blade. All you do is put one forefinger on the top of the apple and bang on it with your other hand a couple times. The apple will split before you finger does, and you'll have to clean halves on an apple!

How To: Perform a magic trick by counting on your fingers

Want to learn a trick that you can perform anywhere at any time? All you need are some props you already have…your hands! Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like scissors, so make sure you have friends and family around whenever you do magic tricks.

How To: Tear up a piece of paper and have it magically be restored

Here's another video showing you how to rip up a piece of paper and then have it magically restore itself to its pristine state. This requires two pieces of paper and little handy work, distraction and you're off to the races!

How To: Perform the "coin bend" magic trick

Magic is something almost everybody wants to learn, so why not learn now? Magic tricks can be done by anybody, you just need a little confidence and a little sleight of hand to pull off the illusion. This video tutorial will show you how to perform the "coin bend" magic trick. Be a magician to your friends and your family! This is basic magic for beginners, so don't fret, see the reveal... learn how to bend an ordinary coin in half.