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Magic & Parlor Tricks

Magic, the art of illusion and special effects, requires no spells or supernatural powers. All you really need to be a good magician is knowledge of the trick, practice, and showmanship.

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Aug 24, 2011

In this video, learn how to alter the center of gravity within a coke can so that it leans on its side like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later, learn how to balance a coin on a dollar bill. Take a look ...

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Jul 30, 2011

Happy weekend! Time to relax and waste time. If you're a child at heart, or you've got a couple young ones hanging around, treat them to these old-school magic tricks, courtesy of Flickr user Jordan S ...

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Jun 29, 2011

Don't get burned playing with fire——know how to play with it right, just like those crazy magicians do when it comes to magical fireballs that you can hold in your hand. You can juggle them, too, but ...

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Mar 21, 2011

The basic juggling (3 balls)If you already can juggle the basic way with three balls, you may skip this step =) The first thing you may want to do, is to throw two balls up and down with one hand (as ...

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Feb 28, 2011

Out of helium? Forgot to pick up the tank? Don't worry, this video shows you two different ways that you can make your balloons float without using helium! And better yet, these methods use things you ...

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Feb 28, 2011

If you're willing to shell out for a mind-blowing party trick, here's another great one to add to your repertoire. Unfortunately this isn't a dirt cheap junk drawer DIY—you'll need a $40-$60 gallium k ...

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Feb 20, 2011

Wow, I'm excited. This one left me giddy. Fill a glass with water, give it a whirl, and voilà... let the debate begin. CGI or physics? Comment below. ...

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Jan 29, 2011

As filthy as this looks, I can't help but be utterly awed and amazed. Pull this bar trick at the club and you'll at least woo the Jersey Shore set. You will need: an unfiltered hand-rolled cigarette ...

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Jan 21, 2011

This is a great bar trick - cut a small notch into two pennies and then stick them together. Make sure they are lined up ninety degrees to each other. And then, roll them across the table, bar or floo ...

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Jan 21, 2011

This trick will take a bit of practice to get down, and will work best with balanced pins (so make sure yours aren't bent or chipped). With the proper flick of the wrist, you can turn a plain thumbtac ...