Hot Magic & Parlor Tricks How-Tos
How To: Perform the glad dog puzzle
Try out this puzzle, then try it out on others. It's a funny little puzzle where you make a dog look the other way just by moving a couple of matches.
How To: Do the "pinch drop" coin trick
Wow your friends with this coin trick called the "Pinch Drop". This coin vanish is an important addition to any magician's bag of tricks. Learn how to get this trick down perfect with help from this how-to video.
How To: Do the Color Monte card trick
Wow the next party you go to with the "Color Monte" card trick! Step 1: Stack the cards in your hand
How To: Do the Dream Queen card trick
Looking to wow the next party you attend? How about a card trick? Leave your friends begging for your secrets by performing this bit of sleight of hand. Learn how to do the "Dream Queen" card trick with help from this video.
How to Do magic tricks: The missing glass
For this trick you need a glass, a coin and a large piece of paper. 1. Sit at the table.
How To: Create an optical illusion with a safety pin
This video is about an optical illusion of a straw going through a safety pin. It is a simple illusion that any one can do. First, you need a safety pin, a toothpick and a straw. Cut the straw to the size of the toothpick, and using the safety pin, pierce straw and the toothpick from the middle. Then close the pin. Then all you've got to do is to hold the straw to the safety pin and release it. The straw will rotate almost 180 degrees creating the illusion of going through the safety pin to t...
How To: Do a trick with a new deck of cards
This is an amazing magic trick that can only be done with a new deck of cards. Watch the video to learn.
How To: Make a bottle of beer appear to instantly freeze
This video shows you how to make bottle of beer appear to instantly freeze. It's hard to believe, but the process is very simple. Take a beer bottle and keep it in refrigerator, do not freeze it. Allow it to cool for some hours. After that take it out and check that it is still in liquid state, then tap it strongly on the bottom side and wait for few minutes. You can see that it has been completely frozen. This is due to the process of carbon dioxide present in the beer bottle.
How To: Do the doubling coins trick
This is a magic trick in which you turn one small coin into two larger coins. First you need to place the two larger coins horizontally between your index finger and your thumb. Then you need to place the smaller coin vertically against your index finger and thumb as to conceal the two larger coins. Then when you make a motion with your hand you can slide the smaller coin down and have two larger coins.
How To: Do a "Math Magic" card trick
This video reveals how to perform and master the "Math Magic" card trick. Of course, you'll learn every step you'll need to know and small tips to make you a better magician. This is a quick and easy trick any magician at every level can begin to learn and try to master. After performing this for your friends and family you'll have everyone asking "How'd you do that?". Watch and finally learn the world's greatest math card trick.
Do mathematical card tricks: "The Power Of Three"
Ever wanted to perform a magic trick but didn't really have the hand eye skills most magicians seem to have? Always thought magic can be performed only by face-to-face and not long distance (say over the phone)? Well think again as I teach you how to do the Mathematical card trick "The Power of Three"
How To: Do a beginner coin trick
Start off with a coin in one hand palm up, then you will rotate your hand palm down. Once you do this you will throw the coin from one hand to the next, causing the coin to "magically" switch hands. mover your fingers tightly together with the hand that first had the coin to try and play off that you are transferring the coin from the starting hand to the opposite.
How To: Perform the "Cheek to Cheek" magic trick
This video shows you step by step everthing you need to know as he reveals the "Cheek to Cheek" card trick. Wickedkid1234 walks you through the trick, so you can perform it for your family and friends. You'll also learn proper shuffling, and a few little tricks so you can do just that, trick your audience. As with anything, its all about how much you practice, but here's a quick and easy tutorial on mastering the famous "Cheek to Cheek" card trick.
How To: Do a Three-card Monte trick
In this video the three card monte card trick is finally revealed. Using the ace of card, hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades, with the the flick of a finger and flick you'll trick the audience. To perform any card trick is all about practice, this video walks you through the steps of everything you need to do no with no gimmick. Watch this to learn the three card monte with four cards, a flick, a flip and another flip. Watch this to, marvel your family and friends with your skills.
Do prediction card tricks: "X Marks The Spot Card"
Polish up your prediction card tricks. Easy and amazing prediction card trick revealed in this tutorial.
How To: Do the Squeeze trick
The Squeeze by John Mendoza is a magic trick that helps one entertain, pass time, and show your intelligence.
How To: Do a dental floss magic trick
This trick will show how to magically diffuse two pieces of dental floss together. The magic trick works like this: Take two pieces of dental floss. Put the ends in your mouth. When you take them out the two pieces have magically become one.
How To: Do the Coin in a Bottle trick
Nick Sonani teaches a neat bottle trick where you flip a coin on a business card with one finger. - Take a 5 cent (nickel), dime or another small coin.
How To: Do a simple but impressive card trick
To set yourself up for this trick you must first take a plain deck of cards and slit it anywhere. Then flip the top card on the bottom half from the bottom half of the deck. Memorize the card and put it back into the deck. Keep cutting the deck several more times. Once you are ready, with the deck face down, pick a number between one and ten. Then draw that many cards and then flip your spectator's card.
How To: Do the Turning the Bottles trick
This video shows how to do turning the bottle trick in few simple steps as follows: - Firstly we take two bottles, we have to start keeping the pouring ends of the bottles together and end by keeping the bottoms of two bottles one on top of the other.
How To: Do the "fireproof balloon" magic trick
This video shows you how to fireproof a balloon: 1. Fill balloon with approximately one tablespoon of water
How To: Do the "Jeopardy" card trick
In this video you'll learn exactly how to play the "jeopardy" card trick. This is a great trick to try on the whole family or your friends.
How To: Remove a dollar bill from a water encasement
In this video, learn how to perform a trick using two glasses and a dollar bill. The object is to remove the bill without spilling any water out of two glasses on top of each other. This trick is perfect for bartenders!
How To: Do the elevation card trick
Learn the elevation card trick with this instructive how-to video. Fascinate friends with your ability to magically make cards rise up and out of a deck as if levitating.
How To: Do the blink card trick
Ever heard of the Blink Card Trick? Well, it's an easy way to impress your friends, without having to know much about card tricks. Learn how to perform this card trick, step by step, in this tutorial.
How To: Do the color changing deck trick
Looking to pick up a new card trick? Amaze your friends with your ability to change the colors of all of the cards in a deck with this video on how to do the color changing deck trick.
How To: Do the card in wallet trick
Are you a magician on a budget? Impressive feats of magic don't require an assistant to saw in half, or even a rabbit to pull out of a hat. You need only the slightest sleight-of-hand to perform this impressive magic staple.
How To: Escape from handcuffs
It's a trick that never fails to amaze. You're placed in handcuffs, but with a flick of the wrist, you're free! Kick off your career as a daring escape artist with these simple tips.
How To: Do the blindfolded deck card trick
With 2 simple props and a bit of sleight of hand, you can be well on your way to performing an interesting card trick.
How To: Do the Magicard trick
Want to impress some friends? This magic trick requires no sleight of hand, just a bit of setup. Using the Magicard application, you can make your iPhone mysteriously identify the card placed against it.
How To: Do the torn bill trick
Whether or not you're an aspiring magician or just curious, this trick is great to learn. It requires only one prop and only involves a very slight modification.
How To: Do a Dan Martin vanishing coin trick - Scam School
Dan Martin shows us a great bar trick. Learn to do a vanishing coin trick from Dan Martin. Impress your friends, and maybe some chicks with your amazing sleight-of-hand skills. You'll be able to brag about your magic talents.
How To: Perform the NFW card trick
If you've ever seen David Blaine or Criss Angel, there's a good chance you've seen this card trick performed at least once. It's a very common trick, and yet the effect still blows people away.
How To: Make a cigarette disappear with your hands
This is one of the easier yet shocking magic tricks that can be performed by using a cigarette. With a little slight of hand, you can create the illusion of a cigarette disappearing.
How To: Duplicate a penny using only a pen
If you're bored at school, this trick will be sure to amaze your friends and give you something to do. With only a few slight modifications to the pen, you can give the illusion that you are making a penny appear out of nowhere.
How To: Do the Asher Twist card trick
If you've ever seen the card trick Asher Twist, you've probably wondered how it was done. Well this magician will show you just how to do it, so maybe you can start doing it yourself! This trick requires excellent slight of hand to create a simple yet effective illusion. Check it out!
How To: Change 3 triangles into 4 triangles
Can you solve this puzzle? Move three lines from these three triangles to make four equal triangles. Can you solve this brainteaser without cheating? You'll be surprised at how easy the answer to this puzzle is.
How To: Move 3 matchsticks to make 3 squares
Try to figure out this brainteaser in five minutes or less. Move three matchsticks in order to make three squares. No peeking! Are you still working out this puzzle in your head? You'll be very surprised at the simple solution to this riddle.
How To: Move 4 match sticks to create 3 equilateral triangles.
For all brainteaser fanatics, this one is for you. Challenge yourself to move four matches to form three equilateral triangles. Press pause to think about it before you find out the answer. Are you stumped yet? Can you figure out this brainteaser in less than ten minutes? You'll be surprised to find out how easy this puzzle answer is.
How To: Change toothpick pyramid upside down
Check out this not-so-magic trick. Moving only three toothpicks, you can invert a toothpick pyramid. It's an easy and fun bar trick you can show anyone. It's great for parties and entertaining. For more magic tricks, search for magic tricks on WonderHowTo.