Hot Magic & Parlor Tricks How-Tos

How To: Escape from a set of professional handcuffs

See how to escape from a set of professional handcuffs. If you ever get arrested, see how you can get out of those handcuffs with just a bobby pin. It's a pretty easy trick, you just need to modify the bobby pin a bit and you're almost there. The police will never be able to hold you down, but this is actually more for a magic show, like magicians perform.

How To: Perform a pop-up card trick

Tired of coin tricks? Learn some card tricks! Up your magic expertise with this video tutorial on how to perform a pop-up card trick. If you don't know what the pop-up trick is, then see for yourself. Learn this magic pop-up card trick now.

How To: Do a variety of magic tricks

Learn some basic magic tricks in this video tutorial series made by the experts. See how to do a variety of magic tricks, like the ball production magic trick, the swivel cut magic trick, the mod French drop magic trick, and the clip vanish magic trick. Unlike the typical user generated magic how-to videos, these videos are easy to understand.

How To: Stick a glass cup in your mouth

One of the easiest tricks you can do just about anywhere is shoving a cup into your mouth... what?!? Okay, In this video tutorial, Tisha Falcon Lehfeldt show you the trick to shoving a glass cup inside your mouth. Make sure it's a clear glass so everyone can see your tongue wiggle. No illusion here, just a big mouth and lips! Just don't get a glass that's too big, or you'll be sorry.

How To: Perform the this 'n' that card trick

Is the hand really quicker than the eye? Find out for yourself in this card trick tutorial. Some people call it magic, some call it an illusion, but whatever card trick it is, it's bound to amaze anyone. Watch to see how to perform the this 'n' that card trick. Is it sleight of hand? Maybe, but whether you're a magician of a con man, you'll want to know the this 'n' that trick.

How To: Perform the two-card monte card trick

Is the hand really quicker than the eye? Find out for yourself in this card trick tutorial. Some people call it magic, some call it an illusion, but whatever card trick it is, it's bound to amaze anyone. Watch to see how to perform the two-card monte card trick. Is it sleight of hand? Maybe, but whether you're a magician of a con man, you'll want to know the two-card monte.

How To: Do the "world's best card trick"

Check this out... YouTube's hottest card trick is busted to bits, and you can learn how to do it! This video tutorial shows you how to do the "world's best card trick". This famous magic card trick is revealed for all to see and learn... so do it... do the world's best card trick!

How To: Perform the "stair step" flourish card trick

If you know how to do a few card tricks, maybe it's time you learn a bit more. Work on your XCM (extreme card manipulation), watch this video tutorial to learn how to perform the "stair step" flourish card trick. To perform this stair step combo you'll need to be quick with your sleight of hand. Remember, to be a magician, you need to practice.

How To: Perform the "flipback cut" flourish card trick

If you know how to do a few card tricks, maybe it's time you learn a bit more. Work on your XCM (extreme card manipulation), watch this video tutorial to learn how to perform the "flipback cut" flourish card trick. Some basic skills required to perform this aerial flipback cut are the flip back and the 360 close. Remember, to be a magician, you need to practice.

How To: Do the "half evil" flourish card cut trick

Magic can be done by anybody, even you, and card tricks can be done too, as long as you have a deck of cards. When you get that deck of cards, watch this video tutorial to see how to do the "half evil" flourish card cut trick. This is one of the original beginner card flourish/cut tricks... the half evil.

How To: Do the impressive super fast color change card trick

Hey folks, learn how to perform one of the fastest (not to mention easiest) card tricks in the world! See how to do the super fast color change card trick. There's no real magic here, just a little sleight of hand, or a lot of it. If you're fast enough, this color change will amaze anyone. Magician or no magician, anyone can do this impressive color changing card trick.

How To: Do the "wave vanish" card trick

Learn how to do the "wave vanish" card trick. This magic trick will make card faces disappear with just a wave of a hand. It's a pretty simple card trick for anyone, if you're a fast enough magician. The wave vanish is perfect for beginners with a decent sleight of hand.

How To: Do the "snap vanish" card trick

Learn how to do the "snap vanish" card trick. This magic card trick will make a card disappear just by snapping your fingers. It's a pretty simple trick for anyone, if you're a fast enough magician. The snap vanish works with a coin and a little sleight of hand.

How To: Perform the invisible ace magic card trick

See how you can impress your friends and family with magic! Watch this video tutorial to learn how to perform the invisible ace magic card trick. With a little sleight of hand, card tricks are easy. You just have to practice, like all good magicians do. See the reveal of the invisible ace card trick!

How To: Perform the three-card monte throw

The one card trick that every street magician or street hustler needs to know is 3 Card Monte. With the help of this video tutorial, you'll see exactly how to perform the three-card monte throw. There is no real magic here, it's all just a sleight of hand, which is needed for any magic card trick.

How To: Juggle three balls with Jason Garfield

Learn how to juggle three balls in this video tutorial! Jason Garfield is one of the best professional jugglers in the world, especially when it comes having a disciplined technical form. He has won the advanced ball competition (5 - 7 balls) several years in a row now. This video is good because it will teach you the best posture and techniques for juggling from day one, so you will ready if you want to move to more advanced patterns.

How To: Do an Elmsley count card trick

Learn to do an Elmsley count card trick. With this video tutorial, you'll better your skills as a magician, and learn the proper techniques and presentation involved when performing an Elmsley count magic card trick. This is a great addition to your sleight of hand repertoire. Made by Richard Scorpio.

How To: Do a small packet double lift card trick

Learn to do a small packet double lift card trick. With this video tutorial, you'll better your skills as a magician, and learn the proper techniques and presentation involved when performing a small double lift magic card trick. This is a great addition to your sleight of hand repertoire. Made by Richard Scorpio. Do a small packet double lift card trick.