Hot Magic & Parlor Tricks How-Tos

How To: Perform poi hip reels

This is a quick how-to video to help some people who are having trouble with the wrist action for low reels in poi. Getting this rolling action with the wrists will make your reels easier and will make learning advanced poi simpler. This is not a flashy video, but should still help some of you improve your poi.

How To: Use static cling to attract pepper like magic

Pour both salt and pepper onto a table, and bet that you can pick up the pepper without touching the salt. This is an easy bet to win, and all you need is a balloon. This can be performed as a magic trick as well. Learn how to manipulate static cling to pick up pepper by watching this video magic trick tutorial.

How To: Juggle the Rubenstein's and Romeo's Revenge pattens

Before attempting these tricks, master Mills Mess. Rubenstein's and Romeo's Revenge patterns are easily the most complicated 3 ball juggling patterns, but with a little work, anyone can perform them. Learn how to juggle the Rubenstein's and Romeo's Revenge patterns by watching and following along with the step by step instructions in this juggling how-to video.

How To: Juggle the Sandbox Shuffle advanced pattern

Romeo's and Rubinstein's Revenge juggling patterns are suggested pre-requisites for learning how to do the Sandbox Shuffle, but with a little bit of practice, anyone can learn how to do this complex pattern. Watch this video juggling tutorial and learn how to execute the Sandbox Shuffle juggling pattern.

How To: Juggle the 5 Ball Split Multiplex or Splits

The 5 ball split multiplex or splits is a pretty advanced juggling move that requires knowledge of the 3 ball reverse cascade, 2 in one hand, 4 ball fountain, and the five ball cascade helps too. If that all checks out, learn how to do the 5 ball split multiplex or splits by watching this video juggling tutorial and start practicing today!

How To: Juggle the 4 ball Mill's Mess

This video shows how to do the 4 ball version of the Mill's Mess juggling trick. This trick may take months to learn, it is even more difficult than the 5 ball cascade (for most people). Watch this advanced juggling tutorial and learn how to start juggling the 4 ball Mill's Mess pattern with a little bit of practice.

How To: Perform tricks with a Zippo lighter

There are lots of different ways to light up a Zippo lighter with a little flair, and maybe impress a person or two out at the bar. Learn how to do tricks with a Zippo lighter by watching and following along with this video tutorial. Perform tricks with a Zippo lighter.