Hot Prop Tricks How-Tos

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 a Cut and Restore Rope magic trick

This rope trick will have your audience asking "how'd you do that?" You will need a length of think rope about 3-4 feet long and a pair of 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 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: Perform a ribbon restore magic trick

Get ready to learn a cool trick where a ribbon is cut in half and then magically fused back together! You will need some ribbon, an envelope, 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. 1. Preparation: Cut the ends off of both sides of the envelope.

How To: Perform a balancing egg magic trick

Let magician Ryan Oakes show you how to make an egg magically balance on its end! This easy trick will amaze your family and friends! You will need an egg, salt and a handkerchief. 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 an invincible balloon magic trick

Your audience will be bursting with excitement when you demonstrate the Invincible Balloon trick! You will need a white or clear balloon, cellophane tape, and a few straight pins. 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: Blow up the balloon so that it’s full, but not over-inflate it. Now, place one or two small strips of cellophane tape on the balloon (near the top).

How To: Perform a Smiling Georgie magic trick with one dollar

Want to turn George Washington's frown upside down? Then tune in to this trick! You will need a crisp one dollar bill. 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: Give the bill a crease right in the middle of George’s smile. George should be inside the fold.

How To: Perform a jumping paper ball magic trick

This easy trick confuses people, and you can do it now with a just sheet of paper! The spectator believes that the balls of paper are jumping from one hand to the other, when in reality, the magician is just performing a simple sleight of hand. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to perform a jumping paper ball trick.

How To: Escape from a set of professional hand cuffs

Check out this instructional magic trick video that explains how to escape from a set of professional hand cuffs, just like the famous escape artist Houdini did. All you need is a regular bobby pin and, of course, a set of Smith and Wesson model 100 double lock handcuffs. Watch this instructional video and amaze your spectators with this classic escape technique. Escape from a set of professional hand cuffs.

How To: Do a warped sonic pen spinning magic trick

Tired of the same pen spinning tricks? Check out this instructional magic trick tutorial video to learn how to do the Warped Sonic pen spinning magic trick that will add some zest to your pen spinning skills. Basically you need to know how to do a charge and a pass. But if you know how to do a double charge, then you really know how to do a Warped Sonic. Practice your new pen spinning tricks with this instructional video.

How To: Do a shadow still pen spinning magic trick

Love pen spinning? Check out this pen spinning magic trick tutorial video to learn how to do the Shadow Still trick. This is a great trick for beginners to learn and practice using the thumb flap. Learn some pen spinning techniques that will help you master the Shadow Still magic trick. Soon you too can spin like a pro!

How To: Do a continuous backaround

Been practicing a few pen spinning tricks? Check out this pen spinning magic trick to learn how to get at least two spins with a continuous backaround. This move looks nice in a combo move. Learn the multiple backaround movement and you can start performing 3-6 backarounds in a row like a pen spinning pro!

How To: Do a sonic reverse pen spinning magic trick

Need a few lessons on pen spinning? Check out this magic trick tutorial video to learn how to do a sonic reverse trick. You'll need to know how to do a basic sonic for this trick (preferrably without the thumb flap). Practice a few of the techniques this video shows that will have you pen spinning like a pro.

How To: Do a backaround pen spinning magic trick

Want to improve your pen spinning? Check out this instructional magic trick video that will show you how to perform a backaround trick. This tutorial is great for pen spinning aficionados and anyone looking to expand their knowledge and skills of magic tricks. Practice the motion for these tricks and you'll be pen spinning like a pro!

How To: Make a coin disappear magic trick

Check out this instructional magic trick video that briefly teaches you how to do 3 coin vanishes and 1 coin production. These are tricks that a magician should always know. These tricks are good to use in bigger tricks and combine them to make it look real nice. These tricks are mostly techniques that will help you build onto other tricks to perform more advanced magic tricks. Practice your skills and perform vanishing coin tricks like a pro!

How To: Vanish a coin with a pen

Watch this magic trick tutorial video to understand the full effect of this amazing magic trick. Use a pen to vanish a coin in your hand with your hand wide open. A coin is vanished with a pen right in front of the audience's eyes. Practice this simple magic trick and impress your friends. This trick will help you later on with performing the "Infusion" magic trick

How To: Do a basic coin roll

Check out this magic trick tutorial video to learn how to perform a basic coin roll. This is a crash course explanation on the coin roll, also known as the knuckle roll. The tutorial is quick so you may have to PAUSE IT to read some things in the video. Just follow these simple instructions: Start with the coin on your thumb. then grip the coin between your thumb and index finger. Then release your grip so it rests on your index finger. Use your middle finger to grab the edge of the coin so i...

How To: Perform the egg trick

Check out this magic trick tutorial video to learn how to get a whole egg in a glass bottle using only 3 matches. This is a really quick and easy trick to perform. Just follow these simple instructions: Grab a glass bottle, 3 matches, and a peeled hardboiled egg. Drop 3 lit matches into the bottle. Place the egg on the jar, small end down. Watch as the egg slowly slips into the bottle without being able to get back out! Impress your friends with the egg trick!

How To: Tilt glassware and defy gravity

Check out this quick and easy instructional magic video that will show you how to tilt glassware and defy gravity! All you need are a few sturdy matches and some glasses to set on a table. Practice this nice magic trick that will easily impress your friends. Soon you'll be performing magic tricks like a pro with this magic trick tutorial video!

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: Make a coin disappear in your hand

There are a million ways to make a coin disappear, but the classic technique in this how-to video is used in hundreds of tricks. This is a simple illusion that every good magician should know. All you need is a large coin and your own two hands. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to perform a basic vanishing coin trick.

How To: Do "Continuous Middle Backaround 1.5" pen spinning

Interested in pen spinning? Want to pick up a few moves? Pen spinning is the skilled movement of a writing instrument or pen with one's hands. It is used as a source of self entertainment (often for students), but there is a great deal of pen spinning culture (competitions, websites, etc.). Watch this pen spinning tutorial video and learn how to perform the "Continuous Middle Backaround 1.5" move.

How To: Do the "Double Charge Reverse" pen spinning trick

Interested in pen spinning? Want to pick up a few moves? Pen spinning is the skilled movement of a writing instrument or pen with one's hands. It is used as a source of self entertainment (often for students), but there is a great deal of pen spinning culture (competitions, websites, etc.). Watch this pen spinning tutorial video and learn how to perform the "Double Charge Reverse" move.