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: 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: Do the Thumbaround Reverse pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Thumbaround Reverse with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Magically levitate in the air with a box and mirror
Wish you could fly like Superman? Now you can, with a little magic (or more appropriately, illusion). This magic trick lets you float horizontally in midair, and it's simple to perform. This video reveals the secret, which is as simple as a box and mirror.
How To: Perform the "Flesh Torch" Zippo lighter trick
This is a very advanced trick for your Zippo lighter. Be careful when performing this cool trick. In this video, you will get a step by step for the "Zrick" "Flesh Torch". Basically, you will be lighting your finger on fire and using it as a man-made (literally) lighter. Follow along and be safe.
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: Do the magic jumping matchstick trick
Make matchsticks jump! This impressive magic jumping matchstick bar trick is revealed for all - all the details. Win beer or money anywhere. Perfect for performing at a gathering, and it's so easy to learn. Only common household items are used.
How To: Perform the magic paper tree trick
Take out your wand and get ready to give it a whirl…'cause conjurer Ryan Oakes is going to show you how to make an awesome magic paper tree! All you need is a newspaper, scotch tape and 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 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: Create the illusion of a floating handkerchief
A quite silly and easy to perform trick of a floating handkerchief. Watch this piece of cloth float, and how? A fork!
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: Perform the Jumping Ring Trick
OK, don't use this video to propose to your future wife, but DO try this video to impress your friends and family. You'll need a ring and an audience and you'll be able to show them how the ring jumps off one finger to another. It's magic!
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 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: 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: Do the Extended Infinity pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Extended Infinity with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the Infinity pen spinning trick
Learn how to do the Infinity with this pen spinning tutorial.
How To: Do the "Double Charge" 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" move.
How To: Perform brusspup's "Infinity Mirror" illusion
In this video tutorial, we learn how to perform the "Infinity Mirror" magic trick. For more information about the trick and its execution, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started incorporating this trick into your own routines, watch this free video magic lesson.
How To: Shoot a plastic bottle cap high into the air
Plastic water bottle caps are more than just a massive strain on the environment. They can also be used to perform this cool party trick! All you do is hold the cap in your fist and then pound said fist from the bottom with your other hand. If you do it right, the cap should launch high into the air with a nice little pop. This is sure to impress the guests at your next party or puncture the cornea of one of your enemies, depending on what you aim the cap at.
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: 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: Perform the "color changing popsicle stick" trick
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to perform the color changing Popsicle stick trick. Users will need to color one side of the stick with six colors and the other side with one color. The color should be the third color on the Popsicle stick. When asking the person to pick a number, it will force them to choose your color. When flipping the Popsicle stick, keep it at the same side and create the illusion of flipping. Make it seem like your flipping over the stick. This video will bene...
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: Do the "large coin, small hole" trick
A great and easy to do trick. You can cut out a small hole and by bending the paper just right you can fit a much larger coin through it. This "large coin, small hole" bar trick is a great way to win money, beer or even just to impress the best.
News: Jerry Andrus and His Impossible Box
Below is a great video that shows a classic illusion designed and built by Jerry Andrus. Jerry is a backyard magician and illusionist who created his own kind of special magic tricks for his entire life, up until his death in 2007.
How To: Do the Houdini ball rope escape magic trick
Check out this crazy kid from the Netherlands as he tries to teach you a bit of magic... called Dutch Magic!
How To: Perform the "vanishing candle" magic trick
Magic Trick: The Vanishing Candle 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: 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 your pen spinning (pen mawashi) skills with this video tutorial. Learn how to perform the backaround pen spinning trick. The back around trick can be hard to do if you're new to pen spinning, but all it takes is practice.
How To: Perform the indestructible balloon magic trick
Magic Girl is going to teach you a cool trick in this video tutorial that will blow you away, or will it? For this magic trick, grab a balloon and a needle. Watch Magic Girl perform her cool needle in the balloon trick without popping the balloon, until she finally reveals the secret of the indestructible balloon magic trick. It won't explode... amazing!
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 a card trick using mental powers
Join Magician Ryan Oakes as he reveals step by step a really cool card trick! Grab and audience a deck of cards and get ready to have a magic show of your own! So cool! You will need one deck of playing cards. 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 the Topsy Turvy Dollar magic trick
Want to learn how to make a dollar bill magically flip upside down? Ryan Oakes will show you how! You will need a crisp 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.
How To: Perform a magic trick by counting on your fingers
Want to learn a trick that you can perform anywhere at any time? All you need are some props you already have…your hands! 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: 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: Do 5 different rubber band magic tricks
5 simple rubber band tricks that only require rubber bands and some hand manipulation are revealed in this video magic tutorial. Learn how to perform some fun rubber band tricks by watching and following along with the magical fun.
How To: Twist your arm 360 degrees
Learn how to make it look like you're twisting your arm 360 degrees for a magic trick.
News: Ouka's Hypnotic Performance with Optical Illusion Rings Is Mesmerizing
Heads up: the following videos and GIFs will definitely cause you to zone out and lose focus on whatever it is you're doing.