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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.

News: Make magic jumping beans

We were dumbfounded at first, too. But this jumping bean is momentum based, not larva powered. The erratic movement of these DIY foil toys is actually simple physics. Hint: there is a marble inside the aluminum foil. When the marble rolls internally to the foil's end, the foil-bean flips with the momentum. All this commotion mixed with some well coached hands makes for a magic jumping effect.

How To: Do the magic coloring book trick

Remember that magic trick from when you were a kid where the magician colors the drawing without any crayons? Ever wonder how they do that? Check out this tutorial and you will know their well kept secret! Use it to impress your friends!

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: 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: Perform this broken spoon trick

This video will show you how to break a spoon in front of your friends. Unfortunately, you actually do break the spoon, so don't expect to do the trick again.

How To: Perform an amazing disappearing coin trick (with a long sleeve shirt)

This trick is title "Dissapero / Reapero" and if you can guess, it's a disappearing and reappearing coin trick. To perform this coin trick, you'll need a coin (duh!) and a long sleeve shirt. This is super easy magic that anyone can perform. Great for beginners!

How To: Perform a vanishing feet magic trick

If you want to learn a cool magic trick, then you've come to the right place! Amaze your family and friends with…the Vanishing Feet! You will need a towel to perform the Vanishing Feet trick. 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. Take off your shoes and grab a large towel. Fold the top of the towel over your hands a few inches so that when held at chest height your ankles are...

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!

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: 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: Link rubber bands trick

In this tutorial, we learn how to link rubber bands trick. To start, you will need to have two rubber bands. After you have these, you will count to '3' and then link the rubber bands together. This is a very simple trick to do, just hold the hands in each of your hands. Then, stretch these apart, putting your thumb on the bottom part of the top rubber band. Then, when you count to '3', you will quickly move and put your middle finger through the other rubber band, making them link together. ...

How To: Perform the bending spoon magic trick

Watch this and learn how to bend a spoon in front of the spectator. Very visual and easy magic trick to do.

How To: Perform the magic jumping ring trick

Watch this instructional video to learn how to perform the jumping ring trick. This trick is so simple, it takes absoulutely no talent whatsoever, and rarely fools the audience.

How To: Make an amazing gravity-defying magic ball

This ball isn't like any you've ever seen before. It's stubborn, it's unpredictable — it's practically immovable. Gravity cannot control this magic ball.

How To: Perform a slight of hand paper ball up-close trick

Easy trick that confuses people. You can do it now with a sheet of paper! This is a basic up-close slight of hand magic trick. You can use any prop, but here they use rolled up paper balls. Simply switch the balls and hands you're holding them in and swiftly confuse your onlookers.

How To: Breathe fire safely and impressively using corn starch

Learn to breathe fire safely using corn starch instead of a flammable liquid. Using only a mouthful corn starch and an open flame, it's possible to breathe fire and impress your friends and family. This trick must not be attempted without professional supervision.

How To: Make a homemade fire ball

Goodness gracious—miniscule balls of fire! This video presents a guide to preparing small combustible balls of fabric — fireballs that, if you have no regard for your personal safety or that of those around you, can be held in the palm of your hand! For a complete overview of the process, watch this free video pyromaniac's guide.

How To: Do the Double Thumbaround Reverse pen spinning trick

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

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: Do a magic fork trick

How to break a fork with mental power. This takes preparation and knowledge of when a fork will break.

How To: Do the Fingerpass Normal pen spinning trick

Learn how to do the Fingerpass Normal with this pen spinning tutorial.

How To: Perform Criss Angel's vanishing toothpick magic trick

Learn how to make a toothpick vanish like Criss Angel with this magic trick tutorial video. It is an amazing and very easy magic trick to perform. Amaze your friends and family with less than a minute's practice. Soon you'll be performing bigger and better magic tricks like a pro!

How To: Make jumping magic beans

How to make jumping magic beans with marbles and tin foil.

How To: Make fireproof gloves

Learn how to make your own pair of fireproof gloves for magic tricks or movie special FX. Fireproof gloves let you cover your hands with flammable butane & play with fire like never before. They will not damage or incinerate your hands because they are constructed of several layers.

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 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: 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

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 "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: Perform the Levitating Ball trick

This is one o the best glass tricks out there. All the details of this levitating ball trick are revealed. Win beers or money with this bar trick. Perform it anywhere with common household items.

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 "linking rings" magic trick

Magic Trick: The Linking Rings 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: 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.