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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 Get started juggling with a devil stick" cover image
Jun 11, 2008

Mika demonstrates how to get started juggling with a devil stick. You first hit the devil stick from the left to the right. You lift the stick up, and the more you lift, the more the devil stick will ...

"How to Twirl your clubs" cover image
Jun 11, 2008

Mika demonstrates how to twirl clubs. Twirling clubs adds spice to your juggling. You should be able to do it with both hands after practice. ...

"How to Throw the ball behind the back" cover image
Jun 11, 2008

Marcus Monroe demonstrates how you can throw a ball behind your back while juggling three balls. This is also called a back cross, and you should practice with just one ball first. You want to take yo ...

"How to Juggle 3 balls, 1 ball at a time" cover image
Jun 11, 2008

Learn how to juggle three balls by taking it slowly and learning how to do one ball at a time. ...

A person swinging a baton in an artistic outdoor setting with graffiti.
Jun 11, 2008

This video is for those newer to poi: A poi lesson on turning with the 3-beat weaves. It is worth watching even if you can do the move, as it will help you teach it to others. Enjoy! : This is filmed ...

"How to Juggle columns like a pro" cover image
Jun 11, 2008

Marcus Monroe demonstrates how to do the columns which is a juggling trick. You juggle with one ball in the middle and the other two balls are on the side. You can also cross the balls. ...

"How to Make a meteor for poi moves" cover image
Jun 11, 2008

Meteor is like combining poi and staff spinning, and it's fun! This video shows you how to get started. It was filmed in Switzerland. ...

"How to Link two paper clips using a folded dollar bill" cover image
Jun 11, 2008

Learn how to link two paper clips by folding a dollar bill into thirds and pulling it apart. ...

Person holding colorful yarn with crafting supplies nearby.
Jun 11, 2008

Make poi with colecord, even if you are not in Bali. Watch this video to learn what techniques to use. ...

"How to Find someone's card in the middle of the deck" cover image
Jun 11, 2008

J.P. Laramy demonstrates a great card trick. You have an entire set of cards and you put the last card upside down. You get somebody to pick a card, you flip the cards upside down, put that person's c ...