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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: Make your own disappearing ink
One fun way to hide your secret messages and also amaze your friends is to make your own form of disappearing ink! You will need some chemicals though, and with chemicals make sure you either have a parent present and/or have the proper safety equipment! In this video you will learn how to create the ink, use it and make the message come back.
How To: Link two paper clips together using a folded dollar bill
This is quite the trick. By making a couple loose folds into a dollar bill, and a few strategic placements of paper clips, it's possible to link two paper clips together! This is just a magic trick that appears to magically link the two paper clips together, a mere illusion, but can you replicate this trick?
How To: Perform a "ghost coin" magic trick
Now you see it, now you don't. That's basically what's going on here. But it's more like now you see it, now you don't, but that's because the coin's in my other hand! With a little swiftness, good aim and superb catching skills, you too can perform this easy ghost coin trick, where it appears in one hand, then the other.
How To: Make an egg carton disappear with a little acetone liquid
This magic trick will show you how to make a simple, thin cardboard, egg carton vanish before the eyes. The egg carton gets stuffed down a small circular object, and disappears before your eyes, but how? The secret? Acetone. Behind that little circular barrier is a bowl of cardboard dissolving acetone liquid, a powerful and volatile ketone.
How To: Do the amazing pencil pierce trick on a plastic bag filled with water
Pierce pencils through a bag of water without spilling a drop. No gimmicks or special tools required! This is one of the easiest tricks out there! Not to mention mesmerizing. How does that water not ooze out?!? You'll need some water, a ziplock bag and some sharp pencils.
How To: Defy gravity with a water trick
In this tutorial, we learn how to defy gravity with a water trick. First, you will need to fill a cup with water. After this, place a piece of plastic over the top of the cup. After this, push the plastic down, then turn the cup upside down. You will notice that the water does not immediately come out of the cup! Next, place a plastic bag filled with water into water, then bring it out and poke two pencils through, and none of the water will immediately leak out! These are great tricks to sho...
How To: Break your finger off and eat it for a trick
Breaking a finger is painful, and the sight of broken fingers pointing in unnatural directions from the hand is enough to make many people ill. This video will show you how to terrify such people by pretending to first shrink your finger, then kick it up a notch by snapping off the finger, tossing it in the air, and eating it with a crunch. All you need to do this trick are some nuts, manual dexterity, and a showman's charisma. It's magic!
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: Predict the outcome of a coin toss when you flip
Most of the time for official coin tosses the interested party calls the result while the coin is in the air. Often, the coin is allowed to land on the ground to prevent tampering. Assuming that you are in a flipping situation where you are flipping it into your hand and calling it when it gets to the hand, it is pretty easy to guess the result accurately. This video will show you how to do so by rubbing the coin quickly to determine whether it is bumpy-side (tails) up or smooth-side (heads).
How To: Do a bottle cap hand-swap trick
This video will teach you how to do a trick that you can use to win money off of your friends when they cannot do it. The task at hand is holding a plastic bottle cap in the thumb-forefinger gap in each hand and switch the caps without letting go of them. This video will show you the exact technique for making it work, which you friends will probably not know, rendering them completely unable to do this, frustrated, upset with you, and less however much money you bet them.
How To: Shoot a plastic bottle cap high into the air
Plastic water bottle caps are more than just a massive strain on the environment. They can also be used to perform this cool party trick! All you do is hold the cap in your fist and then pound said fist from the bottom with your other hand. If you do it right, the cap should launch high into the air with a nice little pop. This is sure to impress the guests at your next party or puncture the cornea of one of your enemies, depending on what you aim the cap at.
How To: Easily perform a levitation trick
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to perform the levitation trick. Before performing this trick, users will need to attach the invisible thread onto their ear. Begin by applying some wax to the left middle finger. Then take the item that you wish to levitate with the wax sill on your finger. Now begin connecting with the spectator and build up a story. Then attach the thread from your ear to the item. Move your hand away from your body. The thread will stretch and the item will start ...
How To: Perform basic card and coin magic tricks
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to three easy tricks. The first trick is the coin in the hand. The magician drops a penny into the spectator's hand 3 times. on the third time, the coin ends up being a nickel instead of a penny. The second trick is vanishing coin. The magician simply takes a coin, blows on it and it appears under his elbow. The third trick is the throw away card. The magician holds a card, throws it away and magically makes the card appear back in his/her hand. This ...
How To: Do the finger palm coin vanish trick
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a finger palm coin vanishing magic trick. The user begins placing a coin in their hand on the middle and fore finger. It should be placed where the fingers meet the palm of the hand. Flip the coin over a couple of times, and make sure that it stays. Then the user tells the audience that they will place the coin into the other hand. As the user pretends to toss the coin into the other hand, they should give the illusion that it is in the other ha...
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...
How To: Do magic with a Rubik's cube & make a card boomerang
In this tutorial, learn how to do a variety of very cool tricks. In the first, you will appear to solve a jumbled Rubik's cube in less than two seconds by jumping up and magically moving the pieces into place. In the second, learn how to stack dice like in a video game. The third will show you how to turn an ordinary playing card (no gimmicks!) into a boomerang and finally you will train a disc to return to you when you throw it, as well.
How To: Perform the "Rock Star" Zippo trick
In this tutorial, learn how to perform the Zrick called "rock star". You will look exactly like a superstar once you master this cool move. Offer a girl a smoke in a bar with this trick and you will earn at least 10 cool points. Check it out!
How To: Do a hand flip trick with a Zippo lighter
In this tutorial, learn how to flip a Zippo in and out of your fingers, lighting and extinguishing the flame as you go. In part one of this video, learn how to do this trick if you are left handed, and part two is for the righties. So, follow along and practice until you master this cool move.
How To: Do the "Top Pop" trick with a Zippo lighter
This beginner Zippo trick is fun and easy to learn. This tutorial will take you on a step by step for how to offer a light to anyone in style.
How To: Do the "Hot Swing" trick with a Zippo lighter
In this clip, learn how to perform a very funky basic lighter trick with a zippo lighter. This trick is good for beginners and seasoned zippo fans alike and this tutorial will give you a step by step overview on how to do it. Follow along and get ready to impress anyone who asks you for a light!
How To: Do the "Bar Slide" trick with a Zippo lighter
Check out this clip for a step by step on how to do the cool Zippo trick, "Bar Slide". This trick requires nothing but a bar and a lighter and is pretty fun to learn. So, the next time a friend on the other side of the bar needs a light, pass it to them with style.
How To: Do the "Smack Light" trick with a Zippo lighter
Looking for a way to light your flame with flair? Look no further! In this clip, learn how to light your Zippo by smacking it on something - the bar, a hand, a friend.. without ever flicking the starter. This is a cool little trick to earn you some cred in your local pub. So, the next time someone is looking for a light, be ready with this cool effect.
How To: Perform the "Flesh Torch" Zippo lighter trick
This is a very advanced trick for your Zippo lighter. Be careful when performing this cool trick. In this video, you will get a step by step for the "Zrick" "Flesh Torch". Basically, you will be lighting your finger on fire and using it as a man-made (literally) lighter. Follow along and be safe.
How To: Do the "Twilight Zone" Zippo lighter trick
In this tutorial, learn how to do the popular Zippo trick, "The Twilight Zone". Basically, you will need to make a simple modification to your wick so that your flame looks extra spooky. With this effect, you will be able to "light" and "put out" your flame using only your fingers. You will appear to be taking the flame away and then putting it back. This illusion is very fun, so have a look and give it a try.
How To: Perform the "Double Snap" Zippo lighter trick
In this tutorial, learn how to do a cool Zippo lighter trick called the Double Snap. Learn how to extinguish and relight your flame by snapping your fingers. This trick is easy to do and fun to learn and will certainly impress everyone who sees it.
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: Perform the "Drop Spark" Zippo lighter trick
In this clip, learn how to perform the Drop Spark with your Zippo. This trick requires a fast hand and practice but when you do master it, it's pretty cool. Basically, you will be dropping your lighter to spark it, so that it looks like you lit the flame effortlessly. Follow along and impress your friends the next time they ask for a light.
How To: Perform the "Ferris Wheel" Zippo lighter trick
In this clip, learn how to perform the "ferris wheel" with your Zippo lighter. You will learn how to toss an unlit Zippo into the air and spin it, and then catch it lit. You will fully rotate your lighter just like a ferris wheel and look totally rad, from now on, everytime you light a cigarette.
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: Do the "Hot Hand" Zippo lighter trick
In this video, learn how to light your Zippo by slamming the lighter into your hand in one fluid motion. This "hot hand" illusion is very flashy and works well for impressing a date that needs a light. This trick is a little advanced, so practice, practice, practice! Have fun!
How To: Light & extinguish your Zippo flame with your hands
In this tutorial, learn how to set up and perform the "Twilight Zone" lighter trick with your Zippo. You will create the illusion that you are lighting your flame with nothing but the power of your mind. Follow along and learn all of the magical secrets behind this cool slight of hand.
How To: Perform the "Hot Shoulder" trick using a Zippo lighter
In this video, learn how to do a very interesting magic trick with your Zippo lighter. You will learn how to start the flame with your very own "hot shoulder". This tutorial will walk you through it, step by step, so you will be able to impress every smoker you meet.
How To: Perform complicated looking magic tricks anywhere
In this video, Justin Kredible will teach you how to perform a ton of cool magic tricks using items you already have around the house. Justin is a master illusionist and in this clip he shows you some of his easiest (yet still fascinating) magic tricks. Like Justin says, he doesn't reveal secrets..he teaches magic. Have fun!
Get Mind-Screwed: The Grand Illusion of the Year
The Illusion Contest of the Year recently announced their top ten finalists, and the overwhelming crowd and jury favorite is Impossible Motion: Magnet-like Slopes by Koukichi Sugihara of the Meiji Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematical Sciences in Japan.
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 tap water glow in color coming out of the tap
In this tutorial, learn how to assemble a funky faucet that will make your tap water glow many colors as you use it. In this video, you will receive step by step instructions on how to make your water look unreal. This activity is super fun and you will amaze any guests who try and use your sink after dark!
How To: Saw through your neck with floss like Criss Angel
In this tutorial, learn the secrets begind the mystery of Criss Angel's saw through the neck trick. You will learn how to take a piece of dental floss and make it look as though you are pentrating your neck straight through. At the end of the trick, pull the floss back out and there isn't even a scratch! Amazing!
How To: Make a magic wallet out of paper
In this tutorial, learn how to make a magic wallet. These wallets are made so that no matter how you turn them you won't lose your bills. The paper or money can pass from section to section of your wallet like magic and not fall off.
How To: Perform a three-coin challenge trick
Looking for an easy, impressive magic trick that can be performed most anywhere? Look no further. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the