Hot Prop Tricks How-Tos

How To: Do the Fingerpass Reverse pen spinning trick

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

How To: Do the Fingerpass Normal pen spinning trick

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

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: Create a cool illusion with two twisted wires

Optical illusions are thrilling and abundant, and this one is both cool and novel. All you need are two pieces of twisted metal wires like those show in the video. Slide them together, then untwist to created a really cool illusion.

How To: Do the Thumbaround Normal pen spinning trick

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

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: 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: Balance 23 nails on the head of a single nail

It's easy to balance up to 12 nails on the head of one nail. But can you balance 23 nails on the head of a single nail?

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: Make a telekinetic pen

Watch as an ordinary Sharpie Pen comes alive! You can make it move with your mind...or can you? Make Magazine shows you how in this video.

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 hot air balloon shape using a rubberband

In this video tutorial Slipperypiggy5 shows an easy way to make a hot air balloon with a rubber band. Take a rubber band put one end on the thumb and the other on the little finger of left hand. With the right hand's finger (index finger) make a twist in the middle and put it on the middle finger of left. Take one part of the loop from the little finger and put it on the thumb and do vice versa. Hold the middle part with right hands index finger and release all loops of thumb and little finge...

How To: Stick a 4-inch nail up your nose

Remember Brian sticking a 4-inch nail up his nose at Diggnation New York? Want to do it yourself? This time he shows you how it works!

How To: Do the Sonic Reverse pen spinning trick

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

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 the leaning coke can trick and balance a coin on a dollar bill

In this video, learn how to alter the center of gravity within a coke can so that it leans on its side like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later, learn how to balance a coin on a dollar bill. Take a look at how this is done and learn a little bit about how gravity functions in the process

How To: Make a ring travel up a rubber band with trickery

See how to make a ring travel up a rubber band with trickery. Yes, that's right... trickery. Just watch this video tutorial to see how to perform an anti-gravity magic trick. No real magic here, it just looks like it. It's a complete illusion. See for yourself. It's as easy as friction.

How To: Make a coin disappear into thin air

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a coin disappear. Is it an illusion, sleight of hand, a trick, or is it magic? Find out for yourself... see the reveal of the disappearing coin magic trick.

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 a Cut and Restore Paper magic trick

Amaze your audience with a trick that just won't quit! Make sure you have a newspaper, glue, scissors, and powder to perform the Cut and Restored Paper trick. You will need one newspaper, scissors, rubber cement and talcum powder. 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: 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: Do a simple envelope magic trick

Bring a little magic and wonder into the lives of those around you with this easy magic trick. The best part is all you need is an envelop, pen and someone willing to reveal their age and birthday. Make sure to play up the suspense.

How To: Perform the nine coins bar trick

A great trick that requires you have a friend with you. When your back is turned, and the "victim" chooses a coin, your buddy puts his beer where the coin is. Known as the "nine coins" bar trick.

How To: Do an impossible paper and 3D origami trick

Lots of people love magic, and most of those people like prop tricks, so why not learn a few? Whether you're a magician or not, you can still impress your friends with a few prop tricks up your sleeve.

How To: Do the "pulling a rabbit out of a hat" magic trick

Magic Trick: Pulling a Rabbit Out of a Hat 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 classic Coin Matrix trick

This magic tutorial is for the classic Coin Matrix trick, involving four coins that are teleported from card to card.

How To: Perform the Straw Thru Face trick

This is the tutorial on how to perform the Straw Thru Neck trick. You need to slide the straw between your fingers to hide it. Then you need a small piece of straw to keep on your tongue to show it went through your jaw. This is a classic kids' trick.

How To: Breathe huge fireballs with non toxic items

Learn how to safely breathe huge fire balls with non-flammable or toxic households items. This trick is simple and safe! Shock your friends and family!

How To: Perform an easy drop and grasp magic coin trick

Learn how to perform an easy drop and grasp magic coin trick. First, see the demonstration performance of the drop and grasp coin trick, then see how the magic illusion is done, with different camera angles showing you the whole truth of how it's done. This is a great magic trick for your friends.

How To: Do the Charge Normal pen spinning trick

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

How To: Perform the anti gravity ring trick

How do you make an object suddenly appear to defy gravity? I'll show you! No camera tricks, this is an up-close parlor magic trick! The ring travels not because of gravity but because of friction. Check out the illusion for yourself.

How To: Disappear the Hanky in Hand magic trick

Ever wonder how the magician makes that hanky disappear? Well, now YOU can do it too! Check out this instructional magic trick video and learn how to make a handkerchief disappear in your hand. This is the classic magic trick that's been around for several decades. With this tutorial video, you can practice your magic skills by learning this quick and easy magic trick. Disappear the Hanky in Hand magic trick.

How To: Penetrate a coin through a balloon magic trick

Watch this instructional magic trick video that reveals how to penetrate a coin through a balloon. This easy magic trick will awe your spectator as you practice your magic skills. This is a great video for magicians in training and magic trick enthusiasts alike.

How To: Fake a coin grab so that the coin seems to disappear

A simple video tutorial showing you how to fake grab a coin so that the coin appears to vanish in your hand.

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: 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: 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: Hang a spoon on your nose

Want to learn how to perform the classic parlor trick of hanging a spoon on your nose? If so, this video can teach you how in a few short steps. First, it's a good idea to take a napkin or paper towel and wipe any oil from the outside of your nose. This helps to prevent the spoon from slipping. Next, you'll want to also wipe off the spoon itself, especially if it is dirty or has food on it. The last step is to hold the cupped section of the spoon up to your mouth and breathe some hot air onto...

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 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.