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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: Perform an easy coin trick
Impressing your friends is easy with this simple coin trick. All you'll need to complete this trick is a dime. You're going to want to show that your hands are empty. Then place the dime into your palm. Making a magical gesture over the palm with one hand and slapping the palm, we see that the dime has disappeared. The way this trick is done is to slide the dime in carefully in between your fingers so that it has appeared to vanish. When you show your empty palms to your audience, they will n...
How To: Levitate in the air
Learn two different methods of meditation, as used by David Blaine and Chris Angel. In the first method, you will push up on your toes of one foot, while lifting the other in the air. Keep your audience behind you at a 45 degree angle for optimum levitation illusion. In the second method, cut a slit up the front of a pair of pants to your waist. Tape the very bottom of your pants together. Next, take the shoelace out of one of your shoes (this should be the same side as the pants leg with the...
How To: Easily levitate like David Blaine
This video tutorial explains How to Levitate Like David Blaine. You do not actually levitate but create an illusion that your feet are off the ground. This effect is based on the point of view of the spectator (what can be seen and what cannot be seen). When you perform the effect, do not tell the spectator what you will be doing, this prevents them from looking for things. To perform the effect, you need to stand at a 45 degree angle so that the spectator can see your left foot and only the ...
How To: Easily perform the levitation trick
This video shows the method to easily perform the levitation trick. In the trick, the person is seen levitating above the ground when viewed from the side. The trick behind this is that you are wearing only one shoe. The other shoe is kept between the feet. The second leg is kept on the ground. Here we use the toe of the foot to create the levitation effect. The foot with the shoe is slowly moved up. Simultaneously, the other foot is moved up squeezing the shoe which is not worn. The other sh...
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: Perform the tear and repair magic trick
This is a video tutorial on how to perform the torn and restored trick. The effect is that a napkin is torn into several pieces and magically restored to the state it was before. To perform the trick, you need not one, but two napkins and a pen or a straw. Keep the pen in your back pocket. Keep one napkin hidden in your hand in the shape of a ball. While tearing up the other napkin, be careful not to flash the napkin ball in your hand. After you tear up the napkin, roll it into a ball and put...
How To: Do the multiplying chalk trick
This video is a tutorial on how to perform the multiplying chalk trick. The magician uses two pieces of chalk to perform this trick, although he also suggests using anything chalk-shaped. First, the magician performs the illusion of hiding one piece of chalk in his right hand. The other chalk is visible to the audience in his left hand. He switches the chalk and pretends to put it in his pocket, but in reality he is hiding the piece of chalk. He continues to repeat this action over and over. ...
How To: Perform the "auto-reversal" trick
1.This video describes how to perform the auto reversal trick. Take a seat on the rocking chair of magic. To do this magic you are going to need regular deck of cards of 52 and you can have the joker, also it doesn't matter. Before you keep the cards in hands you have to do little setup that is turn down the bottom most card to face up.
How To: Change a penny into a quarter trick
This is a short video that shows you how to do a magic trick. This trick involves changing a penny to a quarter. The kid is holding a penny between the thumb and the index finger of one hand and nothing in the other hand. He then does a trick with both his hands and two quarters pop up. He then goes on to explain the trick. You need two quarters and a penny for this trick. Put both the quarters behind the penny, hold them tightly together and first show the penny. Then turn your hand inwards ...
How To: Pull the burning pen prank
And then there was light…on your pen. Have a little fun and with a little ingenuity and a couple of matchsticks you can liven up any afternoon by pranking your friends with this magically burning pen.
How To: Pull off the tablecloth trick
At some point in time on TV or in a movie we’ve all witnessed a person pull a tablecloth clear off of a table without spilling the items on top. This is not an illusion, it can be done. Don’t choose your mother’s fine china to start with but do try it out.
How To: Levitate like a magician
Ram98872 demonstrates how to levitate like a magician. Levitating is a popular trick for street magicians like David Blaine. To perform the levitating trick you need balance, baggy pants and a lot of practice. First stand with your feet close together and have the viewers observe you from the side. Next, life one foot straight up in the air while simultaneously balancing on the other foot and lifting the heel of that foot only. When your audience faces you at a right angle, it will seem like ...
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 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: Do an easy ball vase trick
Magic tricks are a fun way to pass the time or entertain a group of friends. The ball and vase trick is easy to learn using the basic principles of magic trick deception. Pick one up and start spreading joy and wonder to people near you.
How To: Perform the jumping rubberband trick
Show off your cool skills to your friends by learning how to make a rubber band or hair band jump. This trick is easy and sure to throw people off. The first step is to put the rubber band (or hair band if you life) on your pinkie and ring finger. Now, close your hand and get the band onto all four of your fingers. All you have to do now is open your hand and the rubber band will have jumped.
How To: Understand the secret behind vanishing tricks
In this video from Socoolscienceshow, Crazy Chris explains to us how magicians make things disappear. For this he uses a plate, cup, and a napkin. You cover the cup and plate with a napkin. He removes the napkin with the cup and shows that he taped the cup to the bottom of the plate so they are both removed at the same time. To maintain the look of the cup in that napkin when it's removed he shows that he trace the cup onto some construction paper cut it out, and tape it to the napkin. Then h...
How To: Do string magic tricks to win money (or drinks)
In this video, the host, Mr. G teaches you an array of seemingly impossible magic tricks. Not only is it entertaining, but a viewer can learn how to scam money out of their friends. My only suggestion is that the steps for completing the tricks were explained in detail. The viewer see's the tricks but is not capable of recreating after the video. Overall, it is a good video, which offers a strong general idea on how to complete these magic tricks.
How To: Make a dollar bill smile or frown at you
Here is a cool trick that you can use to impress your friends with next time. This video is going to teach you how to give your dollar bill a smile or a frown.
How To: Teleport water into a glass with lit matches
A great bar trick that will blow people's minds as you transport water from a dish into a glass using matches.
How To: Do the "disappearing coin" bar trick
Try out this amazing bar trick… the "vanishing coin". Watch and learn how to make a small coin disappear under a shot glass and then magically reappear. Use this coin trick to hustle your friends or to just impress them. A little glue might just be the secret to disappearances.
How To: Perform the coin lift magic trick
Apply a bit of moisture to your palm and you can magically lift a coin off a table. It's a great trick for any bar bet. Try out the "coin lift" magic trick and challenge your friends.
How To: Perform the Levitating Ball trick
This is one o the best glass tricks out there. All the details of this levitating ball trick are revealed. Win beers or money with this bar trick. Perform it anywhere with common household items.
How To: Perform the glad dog puzzle
Try out this puzzle, then try it out on others. It's a funny little puzzle where you make a dog look the other way just by moving a couple of matches.
How To: Do the "pinch drop" coin trick
Wow your friends with this coin trick called the "Pinch Drop". This coin vanish is an important addition to any magician's bag of tricks. Learn how to get this trick down perfect with help from this how-to video.
How to Do magic tricks: The missing glass
For this trick you need a glass, a coin and a large piece of paper. 1. Sit at the table.
How To: Do the doubling coins trick
This is a magic trick in which you turn one small coin into two larger coins. First you need to place the two larger coins horizontally between your index finger and your thumb. Then you need to place the smaller coin vertically against your index finger and thumb as to conceal the two larger coins. Then when you make a motion with your hand you can slide the smaller coin down and have two larger coins.
How To: Do a beginner coin trick
Start off with a coin in one hand palm up, then you will rotate your hand palm down. Once you do this you will throw the coin from one hand to the next, causing the coin to "magically" switch hands. mover your fingers tightly together with the hand that first had the coin to try and play off that you are transferring the coin from the starting hand to the opposite.
How To: Do the "fireproof balloon" magic trick
This video shows you how to fireproof a balloon: 1. Fill balloon with approximately one tablespoon of water
How To: Remove a dollar bill from a water encasement
In this video, learn how to perform a trick using two glasses and a dollar bill. The object is to remove the bill without spilling any water out of two glasses on top of each other. This trick is perfect for bartenders!
How To: Escape from handcuffs
It's a trick that never fails to amaze. You're placed in handcuffs, but with a flick of the wrist, you're free! Kick off your career as a daring escape artist with these simple tips.
How To: Do the torn bill trick
Whether or not you're an aspiring magician or just curious, this trick is great to learn. It requires only one prop and only involves a very slight modification.
How To: Duplicate a penny using only a pen
If you're bored at school, this trick will be sure to amaze your friends and give you something to do. With only a few slight modifications to the pen, you can give the illusion that you are making a penny appear out of nowhere.
How To: Escape from a straitjacket
With the help of magician Dan Martin, you'll learn the steps to escape from a straitjacket! Hopefully you won't find yourself in a serious situation where you need to escape from a straitjacket, but if you want to simply impress your friends or put on a magic show, this video is a great tutorial for you.
How To: Do the French Drop Coin trick
Where the coin goes, nobody knows. Except you! You Will Need
How To: Get yourself out of thumbcuffs
Daniel Martin, a magician and escape artist, explains his technique for getting out of thumbcuffs. Disclaimer: We're pretty sure it's not illegal to know HOW to escape from thumbcuffs... but we're 100% sure it's illegal to actually escape when detained by law enforcement (just sayin').
How To: Get an Egg into a Bottle
Be the life of the party – without wearing a lampshade or starting a conga line – by getting an egg into a bottle.
How To: Perform the "cash printing" magic trick
Magic is something almost everybody wants to learn, so why not learn now? Magic tricks can be done by anybody, you just need a little confidence and a little sleight of hand to pull off the illusion.
How To: Perform the magic stick trick
brusspup has tons of ingenious tips and tricks for everybody! In this video tutorial, he shows you how to perform the magic stick trick.