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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.
"How to Perform the card throwing magic card trick technique" cover image
Aug 27, 2008

This instructional magic card trick tutorial explains how to throw, toss, and catch cards. Practice your magic trick skills with these card tossing techniques. If you feel up to the challenge, you can ...

A hand holding a playing card with a spade symbol.
Aug 27, 2008

Watch this instructional magic card trick tutorial to learn how to perform the binary routine. This is an original series of user-created moves. There are 9 phases of the Binary Routine, 6 of which ar ...

A hand holding a playing card with a brown patterned design.
Aug 27, 2008

Watch this instructional magic trick tutorial video to learn how to perform this simple color change trick. Fool your spectator into believing your card magically changes colors. A great trick to prac ...

"How to Perform the rising card magic trick" cover image
Aug 27, 2008

Ever want to know how the famous rising card trick works? This magic trick tutorial reveals the secret to this popular magic card trick. Practice, and show off your card trick skills, and maybe even f ...

A hand performing a card trick with a deck of cards.
Aug 27, 2008

In this magic card trick tutorial, learn how to spread a deck of cards and impress your spectators. Magicians use this trick to show off their skills, but it's deceivingly simple to perform. This magi ...

Person shuffling a deck of playing cards on a table.
Aug 27, 2008

Watch this magic tutorial video to perform the one hand fan holding a deck of cards by applying pressure on your thumb as you slide the cards. As a beginner, try to practice with a half deck of card, ...

"How to Practice the disappearing quarter trick" cover image
Aug 27, 2008

Watch this basic magic tutorial video to practice the classic disappearing quarter technique. Practice this simple magic trick that will wow your spectators as you master the art of illusion. Soon you ...

"How to Perform a transformation card magic trick" cover image
Aug 25, 2008

In this trick, the spectator chooses a card and returns it to the deck. The magician then transforms the bottom card of the deck into the chosen card. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to ...

"How to Perform a cool disappearing coin magic trick" cover image
Aug 22, 2008

You may have seen this one a million times, but now it's your turn to pull the quarter out of somebody else's ear! Except not, because this video teaches how to create the illusion of a coin vanishing ...

A person playing cards at a table, with a computer mouse and keyboard nearby.
Aug 21, 2008

Learn how to perform the magic card trick 'the Swap'. This magic card trick is sure to impress friends and only requires a single deck of cards to perform. The card illusion makes it appear like you ...