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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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May 14, 2007

Read and watch how to do the bridge card shuffle. With lots of text and a simple video, learn how you can do a classic card move that will add style to your card playing skills. ...

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May 14, 2007

Learn how to impress your friends with card tricks using the important move called the double lift. Close-up Magician and Comic Wayne Phelps teaches you one method to perform this frequently used car ...

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May 14, 2007

Part science, part bar magic, this simple tutorial will help you impress five year olds. As long as you are not John Wayne Gacy, we encourage you to learn how to stick a needle through a balloon and ...

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May 14, 2007

If you can't find your bottle opener, just watch this video and you'll learn how to open a beer bottle with a piece of paper. It's certainly safer than using your teeth. ...

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May 14, 2007

There's no sound and the video quality is a tad dated but you still get the gist. Watch this how-to video and learn how to draw a dot in the middle of a circle without lifting your pen. This oldie but ...

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May 14, 2007

Learn how to make a ring out of a dollar bill. Get past the eerie narration and you will find yourself a nifty little bar trick. The woman performing has a husky voice and delicate hands. ...

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May 14, 2007

This is the perfect trick for hailing a cab after a night out. Learn how to whistle like a pro. ...

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May 14, 2007

Here's something you can do with an empty beer bottle. Learn how to take the bottom out in quite the dramatic form. Perfect for entertaining your fellow frat buddies during the morning after clean u ...

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May 14, 2007

This video shows you how to make a paper pyramid move under a bowl. If you can't speak French, it's ok, just follow the visuals. Unfortunately there's a lot more talking than action, and some bad ca ...

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May 14, 2007

Thomas the bartender teaches his bar patrons a quick and creative trick with toothpicks. Watch and learn how to stump your friends with this trick. ...