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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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Apr 23, 2008

These tricks are all based on nothing more than solid command of double flips. Watch an actual demonstration of double flips. Learn how to use consistency and command. ...

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Apr 23, 2008

Check out this video to learn advice about how to keep one of the most important pieces of juggling equipment (your wrists!) working over the long run (your lifetime). ...

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Apr 23, 2008

Watch this video to learn how to strengthen your body to become a better juggler. Watch to do the shoulder press. In another exercise, put your feet on the couch and do a proper crunch. How? Check i ...

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Apr 22, 2008

Unreal! You have to see this illusion to believe it. Learn how to make this geometric illusion with household materials. ...

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Apr 17, 2008

Create your own head turning magic by creating the easy to make paper toy in this how-to video. Make two paper dunce caps, cut out face holes, and stick the prop onto an assistant for this trick. Sp ...

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Apr 17, 2008

Watch as an ordinary Sharpie Pen comes alive! You can make it move with your mind...or can you? Make Magazine shows you how in this video. ...

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Apr 16, 2008

Effect: Your friend beats his head on the bar repeatedly, to everyone's delight. All you need is a quarter or other coin and some good acting skills. Cool prank. ...

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Apr 16, 2008

This video will teach you a levitation magic trick commonly used by magicians Criss Angel and David Blaine. ...

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Apr 14, 2008

Some card control techniques for beginner magicians. ...

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Apr 9, 2008

Levitating has always been one of the most difficult and expensive magic tricks, usually involving a harness and rig. Thanks to the Balducci technique, it's now one of the easiest and cheapest. ...