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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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Jun 18, 2007

Nice juggling balls can cost over $45. Make better ones for under $5. They're a great way to make money while traveling, just make some balls and then go juggle on a corner. Sell them to kids and teac ...

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Jun 18, 2007

This is a short small and sweet little magic trick that takes advantage of the "hand is faster than the eye" principle. This slight of hand is performed by an enthusiastic pre-pubescent. Video not pla ...

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Jun 18, 2007

This video demonstrates how to lasso a ice cube from a drink using ordinary thread and table salt. This video is for people with to much time on their hands. ...

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Jun 18, 2007

A classic trick, especially popular with street magicians. Do not read any further if you do not want the mystery of magic to be spoiled...The trick is best viewed as a video, but also included is a b ...

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Jun 18, 2007

This video shows how to cut a hole in a 3x5 card large enough for a 6'3" to walk through. Surprise your friends or win a bet. ...

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Jun 18, 2007

This video demonstrates how to fan a deck of cards. This is a great addition to any magic trick. Fanning the cards also works well when having someone pick a card. ...

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Jun 8, 2007

This video is a comprehensive guide to pie-ing techniques. You will need custard, whipped cream, shaving foam and a pie crust. Perhaps a villain. Different pie scenarios include the simple pie, the ...

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Jun 8, 2007

This video is a demonstration of how to perform the Cup and Balls trick by Christian Lee. You will need: 3 cups, a napkin and of course...magic. This age old magic trick has befuddled pub crawlers f ...

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Jun 8, 2007

Pub magician Christian Lee demonstrates how to perform the coin flip trick. A sleight of hand trick involving a quick movement that makes it look as if a coin magically moved from one had to the othe ...

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Jun 8, 2007

Pub magician Christian Lee demonstrates how to perform the rolling cigarette trick. All you need is a cigarette, a table and some magic. By skillfully blowing on the cigarette it will appear as if y ...