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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: 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: 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 underground dollar bill switch magic trick

Learn how to change a one dollar bill to an hundred dollar bill in your hands. Amaze your friends with this easy to learn magic trick.

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: Do the coin through hand trick impressively

Quick and Impressive coin trick with how to explanation. Can you do it? Any Questions? Leave a comment.

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: 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: 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 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 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 This Cool Magic Tricks with No Props

No nets, no coins, no cards, no nothing! This magic trick is a fun one to do and only requires your hands, arms and an audience. Check it out and see how to convince your friends that your arms are made of rubber.

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: Do a Sponge Ball Magic Routine

Sponge balls are a very cool magic effect. But you will have to master palming first. You will get very good reactions. The best part is that you can simply keep them in your pocket. Here is how to start.

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: Perform the two bill switch magic trick

Watch this video to learn how to perform the two bill switch magic trick. This tutorial will teach you to make two different dollar bills switch places magically.

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 floating dollar bill magic trick

With this easy to learn step by step tutorial you can learn how to perform the floating dollar bill magic trick. Amaze your friends by levitating a dollar bill right in front of their eyes.

How To: Perform the "levitating dollar" magic trick

Magic Trick: The Levitating Dollar 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 an amazing silk handkerchief magic trick

Learn how to do the Amazing Silk Escape with magician Ryan Oakes. You'll be able to entertain your family and friends with this great trick. You will need a clear glass, a

How To: Perform a coin and cup of water magic trick

Perform an optical illusion trick in which you appear to make a coin vanish from your hand and into a clear cup or glass of water.

How To: Perform the broken and restored pencil magic trick

Improve your magician skills with this magic prop trick video lesson. This magical tutorial will show you how to perform the broken and restored pencil magic trick. Doing the broken and restored trick just takes a little practice and a little bit of illusion. See the reveal of this cool trick.

How To: Bend a spoon with your mind

Want to know how to bend a spoon and a fork and a steel bar with just your mind? Check this out. Of course, there are many ways to bend a spoon, and for some strange reason they all require touching the spoon at some point, so that's one clue to how psychics do the trick.

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: Perform the broken and restored toothpick magic trick

An easy to do prop trick that you can do at any bar. Use this trick for free drinks or just a laugh as the toothpick comes out just fine after they break it.

How To: Make a pencil balance on your finger

Learn some free magic tricks with Cameron. You can learn some of the worlds best magic tricks from Cameron Oelsen, an amateur magician who loves to share the tricks behind his tricks.

How To: Perform the cut and restored string trick

1. This video describes how to perform the cut and restored string trick. For performing this you need One "Scissor", "about 4 inch length of string", "one Straw" which you can get any restaurant or juice shop and "one X-acto Knife". Now actually prepare the straw, and the secret is in the straw in this case.

How To: Do the quarter appearing through a dollar magic trick

Learn how to do a magic trick! Yes, learn some magic you can do with all that useless junk lying around your house. This young girl will show you in this video tutorial, how to perform the quarter appearing through a dollar magic trick. It isn't just an illusion, it's deception, it's sleight of hand, it's confidence. Grab your props and learn how to make a quarter appear from a dollar bill... see the reveal.

How To: Do the Infinity pen spinning trick

Learn how to do the Infinity with this pen spinning tutorial.

How To: Perform a Coin Through Leg magic trick

You’ve heard the saying pass the buck, right? Well Ryan Oakes is going to coin a new saying, pass the coin, through your leg. Check out how to do this cool new trick. You will need one coin. 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: Levitate magically like Chris Angel

Watch this video to learn how to magically Levitate. This tutorial will teach you the same illusion that Chris Angel uses to amaze his audience.

How To: Make a head turning iIlusion with a paper toy

Create your own head turning magic by creating the easy to make paper toy in this how-to video. Make two paper dunce caps, cut out face holes, and stick the prop onto an assistant for this trick. Spinning the paper hats around creates a creepy illusion that the assistant's head is spinning around on their neck like magic. Check out this instructional video and learn how to perform this head-turning illusion.

How To: Do a floating card trick

Learn the secrect of the floating card trick. Kids as well as adults will love it.

How To: Do a magic ring trick

This video demonstrates the magic ring trick. It is thoroughly shown and explained, so watch this video and amaze the neighborhood kids. Do a magic ring trick.

How To: Clown about with custard pies

This video is a comprehensive guide to pie-ing techniques. You will need custard, whipped cream, shaving foam and a pie crust. Perhaps a villain. Different pie scenarios include the simple pie, the simultaneous pie, the pie launch and many, many more. Clown about with custard pies.

How To: Magically turn one dime into two quarters

Tired of card tricks? Learn some coin tricks! Up your magic expertise with this video tutorial on how to magically turn one dime into two quarters. You can even turn that dime into more than two quarters if you'd like. You just need a little practice and a little sleight of hand.

How To: Magically push a pepper shaker through a table

Try some real magic out, or real illusionary... watch to see how to magically push a pepper shaker through a table. For this magic trick, you'll need a pepper shaker, a large napkin, a coin, and of course... a table. This video will show you the magic revealed, and it's quite simple, and definitely an illusion with a sleight of hand.

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 calculator prediction trick

Have some time to kill between classes? Entertain your friends, or make new ones with this number prediction trick. Just make sure you have a calculator on hand and you’re ready to bring joy and amazement to the table.

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 ...