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Spin a plate on a stick

How to spin a plate on a stick

We suspect this is the kind of stuff a young Harry Potter did before he found out he had wizard powers. Endearing with lovely instructions and better outtakes!

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Bend a spoon with your mind

How to bend a spoon with your mind

Michael Shermer is the king of the Skeptics (literally as he publishes their magazine: Skeptics Magazine). But he is also a fantastic personality to destroy all the magic falsehoods we so desperately hold onto ...

B+ 3:29
Perform the Skyscraper 2 card shuffle trick

How to perform the Skyscraper 2 card shuffle trick

This card flourish is a super cool production. It requires a bit of the basics before taking on, but it's well worth the study.

A- 1:58
Perform the coin in a bottle magic trick

How to perform the coin in a bottle magic trick

This coin trick is pretty easy to perform, and even David Blaine succumbs to the simplicity of it. Learn how to put a coin inside a bottle.

A 2:14
Mentally control a Zippo flame

How to mentally control a Zippo flame

Mentally control a Zippo flame. Steal the flame from the lighter, then put it back.

A 1:53
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How to make your fingers smoke

Make your fingers smoke

Are you so hot you're smokin'? Well you will be if you can pull the magic trick in this how-to video off! Watch this instructional video and ...more

A 2:20
Curated 2 years ago by Jake88 | Comments 104
Views 385,131

How to mentally control a Zippo flame

Mentally control a Zippo flame

Watch this instructional video to learn how to do a trick with a zippo lighter. Steal the flame from the lighter, then put it back. The ...more

A 1:53
Curated 1 year ago by Kudda | Comments 26
Views 76,067

How to open a beer bottle with a dollar bill

Open a beer bottle with a dollar bill

This video demonstrates how to open a regular beer bottle with a dollar bill. To do this, just roll up the bill, fold it, and use it to pry ...more

A 2:30
Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 21
Views 104,872

How to pen spin a Fingerless ThumbAround Normal and Reverse

Pen spin a Fingerless ThumbAround Normal and Reverse

Learn how to do the Fingerless ThumbAround Normal and Reverse with ...more

A 6:02
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,415

How to perform a basic coin vanish magic trick

Perform a basic coin vanish magic trick

We all know coin tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a coin trickster ...more

A 1:14
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 10,666

How to perform a blue moon fan card flourish

Perform a blue moon fan card flourish

Card flourishes are more of an art form, not really necessary for your magic card tricks and illusions, but really cool to impress your ...more

A 3:40
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 5,677

How to perform a card prediction magic card trick

Perform a card prediction magic card trick

We all know card tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a card trickster ...more

A 2:30
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,858

How to perform a coin palming magic trick

Perform a coin palming magic trick

We all know coin tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a coin trickster ...more

A 1:30
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,272

How to perform a color changing card trick

Perform a color changing card trick

Impress all of your friends with some card magic, or as others like to say, card manipulation or card trick. You don't need to be a ...more

A 2:22
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,181

How to perform a companion fan card flourish

Perform a companion fan card flourish

Card flourishes are more of an art form, not really necessary for your magic card tricks and illusions, but really cool to impress your ...more

A 3:33
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,238

How to perform a ditching coin effect magic trick

Perform a ditching coin effect magic trick

We all know coin tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a coin trickster ...more

A 1:25
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 3,316

How to perform a fan spin card flourish

Perform a fan spin card flourish

Card flourishes are more of an art form, not really necessary for your magic card tricks and illusions, but really cool to impress your ...more

A 2:21
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,065

How to perform a fine dining scam

Perform a fine dining scam

This trick is so simple yet many people will be fooled by it! Setup: In any restaurant with a tablecloth, set a dime between two nickels ...more

A 8:12
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 385

How to perform a fist coin effect magic trick

Perform a fist coin effect magic trick

We all know coin tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a coin trickster ...more

A 1:55
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 7,689

How to perform a retention coin vanish magic trick

Perform a retention coin vanish magic trick

We all know coin tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a coin trickster ...more

A 1:09
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 2,626

How to perform a slap card trick with an Elmsley count

Perform a slap card trick with an Elmsley count

Amaze your spectators and learn a new magic trick! This is a video ...more

A 11:38
Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,648

How to perform a sticky coin vanish magic trick

Perform a sticky coin vanish magic trick

We all know coin tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a coin trickster ...more

A 1:36
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,132

How to perform a synergy card trick with sleights

Perform a synergy card trick with sleights

Amaze your spectators and learn a new magic trick! This is a video tutorial that will show you how to perform a synergy card trick with ...more

A 17:38
Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 740

How to perform a thumb fan card flourish

Perform a thumb fan card flourish

Card flourishes are more of an art form, not really necessary for your magic card tricks and illusions, but really cool to impress your ...more

A 2:12
Curated 3 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 1,121

How to perform a trick with a nickel, cup, and match

Perform a trick with a nickel, cup, and match

Do you remember "The Heist" from episode 21? Well, the sequel is even ...more

A 8:22
Curated last month by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 222

How to perform a truly amazing magic card trick

Perform a truly amazing magic card trick

We all know card tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a card trickster ...more

A 4:11
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 4
Views 3,798

How to perform an amazing coin effect magic trick

Perform an amazing coin effect magic trick

We all know coin tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a coin trickster ...more

A 1:28
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 4,689

How to perform an amazing mind reading trick

Perform an amazing mind reading trick

Impress all of your friends with some magic, or as others like to say, illusions. You don't need to be a magician to learn the illusion of ...more

A 2:31
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,968

How to perform an astonishing magic card trick

Perform an astonishing magic card trick

We all know card tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a card trickster ...more

A 4:45
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,336

How to perform an easy card trick illusion

Perform an easy card trick illusion

Impress all of your friends with some card magic, or as others like to say, card manipulation or card trick. You don't need to be a ...more

A 2:13
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,505

How to perform an easy magic rubber bands trick

Perform an easy magic rubber bands trick

Impress all of your friends with some magic, or as others like to say, illusions. You don't need to be a magician to learn the illusion of ...more

A 1:05
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 3,641

How to perform an extraordinary coin effect magic trick

Perform an extraordinary coin effect magic trick

We all know coin tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic ...more

A 2:58
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 3,499

How to perform the "Best Card Trick in the World"

Perform the "Best Card Trick in the World"

Hello ladies and gentlemen, Greg Solomon is here today in this video tutorial to teach you how to perform the "Best Card Trick in the World" ...more

A 6:31
Curated 9 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 2
Views 3,775

How to perform the "Best Coin Trick in the World"

Perform the "Best Coin Trick in the World"

Hello ladies and gentlemen, Greg Solomon is here today in this video tutorial to teach you how to perform the "Best Coin Trick in the World" ...more

A 9:00
Curated 9 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 4
Views 7,314

How to perform the "cash printing" magic trick

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 ...more

A 3:33
Curated 2 months ago by signalred | Comments 3
Views 4,932

How to perform the "Impossible" magic trick

Perform the "Impossible" magic trick

Watch this video to learn how to perform the "Impossible" magic trick. Once this seemingly impossible magic trick is reveled to you will be ...more

A 1:36
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 15,773

How to perform the "reset" card trick

Perform the "reset" card trick

Want to learn a new card trick? See what it takes to be a good magician... quick hands and a firm grip. Watch this magic video tutorial to ...more

A 4:16
Curated 3 months ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 625

How to perform the backaround pen spinning trick

Perform the backaround pen spinning trick

Pen spinning is a fun pastime for the school or office environment. Hell, they even have multinational tournaments these days! Improve ...more

A 2:07
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 25,397

How to perform the balancing coin bar trick

Perform the balancing coin bar trick

See how you can balance a coin on the edge of a bill with this bar trick.

A 2:37
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 2,933

How to perform the coin in a bottle magic trick

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 ...more

A 2:14
Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 3
Views 17,587

How to perform the color change card trick

Perform the color change card trick

Impress all of your friends with some card magic, or as others like to say, card manipulation or card trick. You don't need to be a ...more

A 3:32
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 509

How to perform the crazy man's handcuffs trick

Perform the crazy man's handcuffs trick

Dave J. Castle teaches you the crazy man's handcuffs trick done my magicians like David Copperfield and Criss Angel. In this trick you ...more

A 4:49
Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 4
Views 4,091

How to perform the Cups and Balls magic trick

Perform the Cups and Balls magic trick

First watch a performance of the cups and balls magic trick and then you will learn how to do this effect, which is a classic of magic.

A 1:50
Curated 1 year ago by 5min | Comments 1
Views 1,832

How to perform the double lift magic card trick

Perform the double lift magic card trick

We all know card tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a card trickster ...more

A 1:26
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 3,915

How to perform the erase the face card trick

Perform the erase the face card trick

Impress all of your friends with some card magic, or as others like to say, card manipulation or card trick. You don't need to be a ...more

A 3:36
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 873

How to perform the four aces card trick

Perform the four aces card trick

Impress all of your friends with some card magic, or as others like to say, card manipulation or card trick. You don't need to be a ...more

A 2:33
Curated 9 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 973

How to perform the indestructible balloon magic trick

Perform the indestructible balloon magic trick

Magic Girl is going to teach you a cool trick in this video tutorial ...more

A 0:40
Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 8
Views 9,172

How to perform the Jack-O-Lantern bar trick

Perform the Jack-O-Lantern bar trick

This may/will take some practice to do but the risk makes the glory. You simply put a match in your mouth and inhale. Yes, that simple...or ...more

A 6:19
Curated 1 year ago by Alex1inferno-The Critic | Comments 0
Views 2,289

How to perform the jumping coin trick

Perform the jumping coin trick

A coin magic trick in which you appear to make a coin given to you by a spectator jump to join some other coins in your hand.

A 5:07
Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 1,692

How to perform the magic stick trick

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. ...more

A 2:54
Curated 2 months ago by signalred | Comments 0
Views 598

How to perform the magical switch magic card trick

Perform the magical switch magic card trick

We all know card tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a card trickster ...more

A 2:38
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,714

How to perform the power of aces magic card trick

Perform the power of aces magic card trick

We all know card tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic tips you can turn yourself into a magician, or just a card trickster ...more

A 3:50
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,605

How to perform the revealing card effect magic card trick

Perform the revealing card effect magic card trick

We all know card tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic ...more

A 2:42
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,354

How to perform the rising card effect magic card trick

Perform the rising card effect magic card trick

We all know card tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right magic ...more

A 1:59
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 3
Views 3,850

How to perform the rubber band through the thumb magic trick

Perform the rubber band through the thumb magic trick

We all know magic tricks can be a bit tricky, but with the right tips ...more

A 1:30
Curated 11 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 5,091

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