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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: 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: 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: 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

News: Truly Impressive Fire Box Optical Illusion

Wow. Really fantastic fire illusion by WonderHowTo favorite, BrussPup. Hang in there, the magic starts to happen at 0:34. Previously, Jerry Andrus and His Impossible Box.

How To: Cut an apple in half with your bare hands

Humans don't really have the strength to rip a solid apple in half.. or do they? In this video, learn a cool trick for separating any apple with nothing but your bare hands. This comes in handy as a magic trick, or, more practically, as a way to enjoy a fresh apple without a knife.

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: Make a spinning candle trick with a nail & two glasses

Forget the standard one-ended candle— this two-ended spinning candle beats even the biggest candle. It's a simple trick, which needs only a couple glasses (wine glasses used here), one nail, a long taper candle, and a lighter or pack of matches.

How To: Relight a candle by igniting the smoke with a flame

Magic is a wonderful thing. But so is science. So, which category does this mystifying candle trick fall in? Perhaps both.

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 process of wet felting over soap

This video is about Wet Felting Wool Over Soap .The materials required small sized soap bars, a towel, hot water and wool batting which is sheep's wool that has been washed and dyed. Now take a thin piece of the wool and lay it over the soap. Thin layers help the felting process and these layers are wrapped around the soap in vertical as well as horizontal direction. Now apply hot water to the bar and rub it over the wool. Keep doing this for a couple of minutes and then leave the bar to dry....

News: The Secret Behind David Blaine's 17 Minutes Without Air

American magician and master of endurance David Blaine delivers a TED talk on the challenge of holding one's breath for as long as humanly possible. Blaine currently holds the Guinness World Record for longest breath held, at 17 minutes. His journey to achieve this feat (described below) is quite interesting, don't miss it.