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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 Do basic false shuffles for magic card tricks" cover image
Aug 13, 2008

This is an instructional video on how to perform card shuffles that allow you to place particular cards at the top or bottom of the deck and how to keep them that way. False shuffles, such as the rif ...

"How to Spin a staff" cover image
Aug 13, 2008

This video staff spinning tutorial series demonstrates a variety of different beginning spins: the basic spin, the figure eight spin, and the primary backspin. Staff spinning doesn't take anything bu ...

"How to Perform a double lift card sleight" cover image
Aug 12, 2008

The double-lift — taking two cards off the top of a deck while pretending you're just removing one — is a fundamental card sleight that is the basis for hundreds of card tricks. It may take some pract ...

Cigarette next to a decorative flower.
Aug 12, 2008

Watch this video to learn how to convert a simple cigarette into a small and beautiful flower. Great to do at bars and give to girls, they always find it cute. ...

Hands arranging playing cards on a green surface.
Aug 12, 2008

Watch this video to learn how to perform the four pile card trick. This tutorial will teach you a simple magic card trick in which you make the spectators card magically appear. ...

Playing cards laid out on a surface.
Aug 12, 2008

Watch this video to learn how to make smudged gaff cards. Gaff cards are used for magic tricks and look different then normal playing cards. ...

Hands manipulating a small object with playing cards in the background.
Aug 12, 2008

Watch this how to video to learn to make gaff cards. Gaff cards are special looking playing cards used for magic tricks. This easy to learn hack can save you up to $30. ...

A person holding a red playing card with a patterned back in a dimly lit room.
Aug 12, 2008

Watch this video to learn to perform three different magic tricks. This tutorial will teach you two card tricks and one coin illusion. ...

"How to Perform a Chinese suicide trick on a Diabolo" cover image
Aug 12, 2008

Watch this video to learn how to do a Chinese suicide on a Diabolo juggling toy. This video will teach you an impressive trick that is very easy to do. ...

A hand garnishing a plate of soup with a decorative swirl.
Aug 1, 2008

Okay, you have tons of ground pepper, and tons of water. What can you do with it all? Check out this quick video tutorial on how to perform a neat little water trick with some of that pepper, a tooth ...