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 Backaround to Fingerless Thumbaround pen spin
Learn how to do the Backaround to Fingerless Thumbaround with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Backaround Fall pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Backaround Fall with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Sonic Reverse pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Sonic Reverse with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Korean Backaround pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Korean Backaround with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Shadow pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Shadow with this pen spinning tutorial.
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: Do the Double Thumbaround pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Double Thumbaround with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Extended Infinity pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Extended Infinity with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Extended Thumbaround pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Extended Thumbaround with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Thumbspin 1.5 pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Thumbspin 1.5 with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Fingerless Thumbaround pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Fingerless Thumbaround with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Sonic 2x pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Sonic 2x with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Inverse Sonic pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Inverse Sonic with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Tipped Sonic pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Tipped Sonic with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Sonic Normal pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Sonic Normal 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: Pierce your fake tongue with skewers
Brian Brushwood reveals the techniques used to make super-realistic fake tongues, like those used in last year's Halloween Horror Nights show. Brian Brushwood on The Road shows how to make fake tongues to use for the magic illusion 'Sword through the Tongue' trick. He's performed this in his stage show at Universal Studios in Orlando.
How To: Magically push a coin through a table
Try some real magic out, or real illusionary... watch to see how to magically push a coin through a table. For this magic trick, you'll need a quarter (or other 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. Also, try some ways to make it not so obvious if you can.
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: 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: 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: Perform a mystery knot magic rope trick
This video tutorial shows the execution of a simple yet effective sleight of hand trick using a rope. Narration accompanies the visual explanation of how to pull it off. Watch this how-to video and learn how to perform a mystery knot magic rope trick.
How To: Perform the jumping rubber band magic trick
Watch as magician Ryan Oakes shows you how to make a rubber band "jump" at your command! You will need two medium sized-rubber bands. 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 a magnetic salt shaker magic trick
Have you ever wished you had super powers? Well, Ryan Oakes is going to show you how to make it look like your whole body is magnetized! You will need a salt shaker (with a metal lid with holes), and a toothpick (preferably wooden or light-colored). 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. Break off about a third of a toothpick and hide it in your left hand by clipping it with y...
How To: Perform a ghostly straw magic trick
Do you believe in ghosts? Well you will after this magic trick. Learn how to wow the crowd with this ghoulish trick. You will need a straw and a smooth table surface. 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. Place the straw on the table.
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 magnetic paper clips magic trick
Have fun performing this trick at school…all you'll need are a couple of paper clips! You will need two paper clips and a magnet. 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. Hide the magnet underneath the fingers of your right hand by curling your fingertip over it. Magicians call this a finger palm.
How To: Perform the floating finger magic trick
Have you ever heard of the famous trick "Sawing a Woman in Two Pieces?" Well, you can learn how to do the same trick using your finger! 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. Place the four fingers of your left hand in front of the first and second finger of your right hand. The left hand should be pointing down and the right hand should be pointing to the left.
How To: Perform the Mighty Dollar magic trick
A dollar goes a long way and in this trick, magician Ryan Oakes shows you the power of persuasion. You will need a sharp pencil,
How To: Perform a ring escape magic trick
Have you ever wanted to have the power to make things disappear? Ryan Oakes is going to show you how to obtain that power with this trick. You will need a cloth handkerchief, a shoelace, and three to four key rings. 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 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: Perform a vanishing coin magic trick
Borrow a coin from someone in your audience and amaze them as it vanishes before their very eyes! You will need one borrowed pen from your audience and one quarter. 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 Cut and Restored Handkerchief magic trick
The job of a magician is to make the impossible look possible. They challenge the senses and bend reality. So join magician Ryan Oakes as he shows you a simple illusion. You will need a handkerchief and some 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 Toss Up Vanish card trick
Every magician needs to know how to do a little manipulation with playing cards! So grab a deck and get ready to learn The Toss Up Vanish! You need a single playing card to perform the Toss Up Vanish. 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 Go Go Quarter magic trick
Performing magic with simple, everyday objects is cool! And Ryan Oakes is going to show you how to perform an amazing little trick with a quarter. 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 impossible knot magic trick
Think this trick is impossible? Well think again, as magician Ryan Oakes teaches the secret to Knot Impossible! You will need a length of clothesline rope about 2-3 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. 1. Hold the rope in your right hand, between your thumb and pinky. It should lay across your palm and the ends should extend to the back of your hand.
How To: Perform a rising ring magic trick
Spooky Magic tricks are so much fun! So grab a rubber band and metal ring and learn how to do the rising ring!You will need a finger ring or key ring and a thin medium-sized rubber band. Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like scissors to make sure you have friends and family around whenever you do magic tricks.
How To: Perform the anti-gravity ketchup magic trick
You're guaranteed to fool all of your friends with this fantastic magic trick! So grab some ketchup, but hold the fries and get ready to perform along with Ryan Oakes. You will need a bottle of water, a ketchup pocket, and a glass of water. 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. Preparation: Take the label off of the bottle and find a packet of ketchup that’s not too full. To b...
How To: Perform the pulling money from nowhere magic trick
Have you ever heard anyone say "money doesn't grow on trees"? Well, it doesn't…it floats in mid air all around us! Learn how to magically make money appear out of nowhere! You will need one quarter. Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like scissors so make sure you have friends and family around whenever you do magic tricks.