Hot Magic & Parlor Tricks How-Tos

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: 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.

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 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: 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: Escape from a straitjacket

With the help of magician Dan Martin, you'll learn the steps to escape from a straitjacket! Hopefully you won't find yourself in a serious situation where you need to escape from a straitjacket, but if you want to simply impress your friends or put on a magic show, this video is a great tutorial for you.