The Art of Magic Tricks

Magic tricks are enjoyed by people from all over the world. It is something that seems to be a universal language that entertains both young and old.

Many people attempt to become amateur magicians as a way of entertaining family and friends. If someone wants to become a good magician, it would be helpful to know the different varieties of magic tricks before performing them.

The first type that most people are familiar with is stage magic. This is the most difficult type of magic trick and is often associated with famous magicians such as David Copperfield, Lance Burton, and David Blaine. These types of magic tricks require a great deal of skill to perform and usually involve grand schemes like making a large landmark disappear or walking through walls.

The next type is called platform magic and is done on a somewhat smaller scale. These type of magic tricks are quite a bit easier to perform than most stage magic tricks and involve tricks such as sawing a person in half or levitating.

And finally, the last type of magic trick is called close up magic. This type requires the least amount of skill and can be learned with a little effort. These type of magic tricks include magic card tricks, coin tricks, cigarette through quarter, pencil through bill etc.

There are many different tricks that can be learned by just about anyone willing to practice. The secret to remember is to never reveal how you do your magic tricks to your audience.

The quickest path to acheiving your status as a master magician is to be able to perform magic tricks at a moments notice using a wide variety of borrowed objects. If you are handed a pencil, a coin, a handkerchief, or a dollar bill, you should be able to perform at least one magic trick with any of these objects. Another key thing to remember is that only a tiny fraction of the magic is what you do, and the rest is how you do it. If speaking candidly, many magicians would tell you that most of the tricks they perform are very easy, but to the audience, they are spectacular! It is all about how you present yourself to the audience: your timing, your sense of humor and your ability to distract are very important. So remember, with a little practice and showmanship, you can learn to be the life of the party by performing simple magic tricks.

Robert Lear is the author and webmaster of the Free Magic Trick blog. This site focuses on sources to find free magic tricks on the internet. http://free--magic-trick.blogspot.com

Magic Tricks - Everybody's Favorites Types

It's hard to resist a magic trick. Most of us love a good magic trick, whether we admit it or not. It doesn't matter whether it's live or on television, a good magic trick can still capture your interest and puzzle your brain. You can see the same trick many times, right up close, and still be amazed and impressed when you can't figure out how it's done.

There are a number of different types or styles of magic trick, and most people have a favorite. Perhaps your preference is for a spectacular trick, or you might prefer one that's close-up and intimate so you can challenge your own senses and perceptions. Which is your favorite?

Parlor Magic

Some find parlor magic tricks a little old fashioned, but they are still very popular today. A magician would be booked for a party and perform for the guests. Generally the magician stands on one side of the room, with the audience seated opposite. Parlor magic tricks are usually big enough for all the audience to see, and is closest to the style of show you see in a small scale stage show. A magician, perhaps a table, a few accessories such as a hat or a box, and that's parlor magic. An example would be the linking rings magic trick.

Palace Magic

Palace magic is a step up from parlor magic. It's bigger, with smoke and mirrors, perhaps live animals, and is performed on a larger stage. This is often the type of magic show that is shown on television. The effects need to be larger, so they can be seen by a much larger audience. It's pointless performing magic tricks such as card or coin tricks, because the audience can't see things in that detail. Tricks such as the magician and his assistant changing places, sawing a woman in half and making items vanish or appear are popular in palace magic. There also tends to be a much stronger element of drama in palace magic, with costumes, lighting and scenery all combining to enhance the make believe.

Close Up Magic

Although many people like the thrill and drama of parlor and palace magic, there's no doubt that if you want to disbelieve your own eyes, it's sometimes the simplest things that amaze the most. That's why close up magic is still so popular. This type of trick is generally performed on a plain table, with nothing but the magician and some cards or coins. It can be performed by street magicians without the use of a table. The skill and sleight of hand developed by the magician makes it hard to believe what we see, and are all the more mind boggling because you think that being so close you'd be able to see how the magic trick is done.

No matter which type of magic tricks you prefer, it's a testament to the skill and artistry of magicians that we are still amazed and entertained by this fascinating entertainment, many times even after someone has spilled the beans about how the trick is performed.

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UFO - Flying coin magic trick!

Doorway Magic presents The Coin Master. This is the first feature length DVD download on Pubtricks.com. This one tutorial videos shows you how to make The coin master gimmick, you can make the gimmick with items around the house and something you can buy in almost any town for just a few dollars.

The feature length tutorial runs for over 25 minutes and shows you how to perform 20 tricks. Yes, that is right there are 20 tricks in this single video. Some of the tricks included are; Short sleeved coin vanish, Signed coin vanish, Teleport, Glass table penetration ? coin through glass table and lots more! This is one of the best value products on the site. Be one of the first in the world to get the Coin Master! The coin through the glass table is worth $10 on its own!
This trick is suitable for intermediates.
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Learn How To Do Magic Tricks - Tips For Parents And Kids

In my magic courses and magic shows, I'm often asked how parents can foster their child's interest in magic.

Below are a few important steps to help to your kids learn how to do magic tricks and explore the Art of Magic.

1.Encourage your children to learn how to do magic tricks through the local library.

You don't need to buy the latest magic set or stacks of DVDs on sleight of hand to learn how to do magic. Libraries have a ton of resources on magic, magic history, juggling, and magic specifically for kids. It doesn't hurt that all this knowledge is FREE! A good beginner's book in magic will provide the initial foundation for your child to learn several magic tricks and help assess their interest in learning more about the Art of Magic.

2. Remind them to practice both the "moves" and the "story" when learning the magic trick. Magicians refer to their "story" as patter. Patter is the words used in the presentation of the magic trick. Kids (and adults) new to magic often focus purely on the "moves" rather than the presentation. Reminding the performer to focus on the story as well as the moves will only help your son or daughter become more proficient in their performance. Plus their magic trick will be more entertaining!

3. Visit your local magic shop

The library has a lot of resources, but a magic shop is often the defacto hot spot for any budding performer. Reputable magic shops are staffed with experienced prestidigitators that can help your child learn how to do magic. Watch out for any magic dealer who will sell an expensive magic prop without considering the skill of the performer. When purchasing magic, my recommendation is to invest in books before DVDs. Books have a lot of material that can be referred to time and time again. DVDs are good too however, the latest trend in magic is to release one trick per DVD. You want to ensure you get the most magic for your investment. The DVD will also show how the effect will be presented as well as the "secret". Both books and DVDs are useful learning tools. I prefer these to the standard tricks you find in the glass booths...but those are fun too! Magic shops will sometime host magic nights where local magicians get together and have a "jam session" demonstrating their latest magical pursuit.

4. Join a local magic assembly, ring, or group.

If you search http://www.magicsam.com or http://www.magician.org, you can find a local Assembly or Ring comprised of local magicians in your metropolitan area. Magic meetings are a fun place to network with other hobbyists, professionals, and newbies interested in the Art of Magic. Most magic organizations are welcoming of new members and are willing to share the secrets of their trade. However, the student must be willing to learn and practice rather than expect all the secrets to be revealed.

5. Attend a magic convention

Magic conventions are another excellent way to meet other magicians, see different magic acts, meet different magic vendors, and purchase new magic. Most conventions are held in a hotel where magicians provide lectures, advice, perform parlor sized shows, and even perform full scale theater shows. Every night magicians gather in the lobby and session with each other. It is another easy way to make new friends and learn a few new tricks of the trade.

I hope you found these tips helpful in your child's pursuit of learning how to do magic.

In addition to his day job as an IT manager, Andy Makar is a freelance writer, instructor and a life-long Magic enthusiast. Please visit Kapoof for more information on how to do magic tricks and learn more about the Art of Magic! He can be reached at andy@kapoof.com

Tricks with Your Head: Hilarious Magic Tricks and Stunts to Disgust and Delight

“Mac King is a god.” —Penn and Teller

Tricks with Your Head is the world’s greatest (and only) collection of hilarious, mystifying, and sometimes repulsive magic tricks that you can perform with your very own head.

If you’ve only thought of your head as a receptacle for so-called higher learning, or as a structure for keeping your haircut from falling into your body cavity, rejoice! Now you can use that ten-pound meatball between your shoulders as a source of ribald entertainment. Best of all, when you learn to perform a head trick, you can never be caught without your prop.

Mac King and Mark Levy have perfected the ultimate mix of head games (literally) in this clever illustrated volume that teaches you how to:
* Make your head disappear
* Penetrate your skull with a drinking straw
* Make a french fry vanish up your nose
* Read someone’s mind
* Jab a fork in your eye
Price: $12.00
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Tricks to Pick Up Chicks: Magic Tricks, Lines, Bets, Scams and Psychology

Tricks To Pick Up Chicks is the ultimate secret weapon to meeting girls and entertaining friends. You're about to learn a variety of magic tricks, bets and scams to break the ice in no time flat. You'll also get the secrets of body language and how to use your friends to get the attention of any girl.

* Chapter 1 - "Quickies"
Tricks, ice-breakers and lines that can be done to instantly get the attention of any dream-girl.


* Chapter 2 - "One Night Stands"
Full blown magic tricks, bets and scams to impress girls, make you stand out and make them want more.


* Chapter 3 - "Threesomes"
Gain an advantage by secretly using your "wingman" to trick, scam or set-up your target!


* Chapter 4 - Body Language
Learn how to read body language, gestures and expressions so you know exactly what she is really thinking!


* Chapter 5 - Rules of the Game
Become aware of the rules that separate the men from the boys. Learn the do's and don'ts of the dating game.


You'll find 88 photos and expert instruction sharing 26 specialized magic tricks just to break the ice, over 100 of the best Lines for every situation, over a dozen top quality Card Tricks that make you look like a professional magician, 5 Tricks with Money, 7 mind-blowing Mind Reading Tricks, 22 Tricks with Everyday Objects to use anytime anywhere, 24 of the best Bar Bet's, 15 Scams to get a girls attention, 8 Magic Tricks using your Wingman, 5 Scams with your Wingman sure to get you in with your dream-girl and 6 sure-fire way to get your Wingman to Set Up your girl! That's well over a 100 awesome magic tricks, dozens of scams and more!


Plus 45 detailed secrets to reading a girl like a book with important photos you've got to see. From micro-expressions, body language, psychology, gestures to expressions, we have it covered. This is the stuff guys around the world want to know. It is finally explained specifically regarding women. As a final bonus, the final chapter shares the top 60 ways to play the game right!


The hundreds of tricks, bets, scams, lines and tips are taught by world class magician Rich Ferguson, AKA "The Ice Breaker."
Introduction by Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell, Champion Fighter


Get your copy now and buy others for that perfect gift! You'll be happy you did.
Price: $19.95

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Self-Working Table Magic: 97 Foolproof Tricks with Everyday Objects

mystifying tricks done with ordinary objects that can be borrowed from the audience. Make coins appear or disappear; matchsticks jump into the air; classic cups and balls; pierce balloons without bursting them; plus tricks with dice, rubber bands, eggs, safety pins, pens and pencils, more. 185 illustrations.

Price: $6.95

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Vapor Coin Vanish

A very clean looking coin vanish routine that will impress anyone who sees it. You will get people shouting, how did you do that, no way man, that is not possible.
Of course it is not possible, it is a magic trick and the tutorial video explains how it is done. You buy the tutorial and it tells you everything. There is a gimmick and the video tells you how to make the gimmick. It will not cost more than 1 or 2 dollars to make the gimmick and you need no special skills.
Once you have the gimmick created it will only take a few practices goes to master this great effect. Remember, if you buy 3 tricks today you can select a 4th for free. So add this trick to the shopping cart right now and impress your friends today.
This trick is suitable for all levels.
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Coin and Rope Tricks (Magic Handbook)

The secrets of simple magic tricks that will amaze friends and family are revealed in this fun and educational series. Each title explains 13 tricks in easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated spreads, and profiles of famous magicians and their best tricks offer a sense of the history of magic and its contemporary practitioners. Other titles in this series include: Card Tricks, Mind Tricks, and Sleight of Hand.

In Coin and Rope Tricks, young magicians will learn the secrets behind the vanishing coin, the one-handed knot, the magic hole and the sticky hand.

Price: $6.95

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The Coin Master - 20 tricks in 1 tutorial video!

Doorway Magic presents The Coin Master. This is the first feature length DVD download on Pubtricks.com. This one tutorial videos shows you how to make The coin master gimmick, you can make the gimmick with items around the house and something you can buy in almost any town for just a few dollars.

The feature length tutorial runs for over 25 minutes and shows you how to perform 20 tricks. Yes, that is right there are 20 tricks in this single video. Some of the tricks included are; Short sleeved coin vanish, Signed coin vanish, Teleport, Glass table penetration ? coin through glass table and lots more! This is one of the best value products on the site. Be one of the first in the world to get the Coin Master! The coin through the glass table is worth $10 on its own!

This trick is suitable for intermediates.

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Universal Vanish

A brand new invention from Kems. David prides him self in 100% original work and this could be on of the best yet. We have had a number of vanish routines over the years and they have always been popular.

This vanish needs a gimmick, which you can make at home. You can vanish all sorts of small objects. David tells me he was inspired by Andys Rebound Vanish. See which one you think is the best. I think it will be a close call. Enjoy!

This trick is suitable for intermediates.

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The Magic Pencil

Kems has another unique effect for you to learn. A brand new pencil sharpens itself instantly and just so you do not hurt yourself you can turn it back to a new un-sharpened pencil.

This trick needs a gimmick and the tutorial video tells you how to perform the trick and how to make the gimmick at home. Kems tricks are always great so why not get 3 right now and get the 4th for free!

This trick is suitable for intermediates.

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Kids Make Magic!: The Complete Guide to Becoming an Amazing Magician (Quick Starts for Kids!)

This book is appropriate for ages 9 to 12 years. Mystify your friends and family with a repertoire of amazing tricks that will keep 'em guessing. Let magician Ron Burgess show you the "how-to's" of being a great magician! Put the three basic rules of magic to use for immediate success to: choose and make your perfect wand (your choice of wand can make or break you as a magician!); perform using "magician speak" as you keep the "patter" going to distract your audience from your magical manoeuvres; master a complete repertoire of over 30 fool-proof magicians favourites - tricks with money, scarves, rope or playing cards; tricks with household items, like spoons, rubber bands, or drinking glasses; trick using special, easy-to-make props so you can make items - or a person - vanish before the audience's very eyes!
Price: $12.95
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Magic: The Complete Course (Book and DVD)

Magic is everywhere, from the big spectacle celebrity of David Copperfield and Siegfried and Roy to the quirky Penn and Teller to the spooky David Blaine and Criss Angel to the endless material on YouTube. But until now, learning it has never been easy—that's all about to change with Magic, a book that does for close-up magic what How to Grill does for barbecue. Written by charismatic young magician Joshua Jay, Magic combines expertise, photographs, step-by-step directions showing how to perform 100 tricks, and a DVD that demonstrates 35 of them.

Joshua Jay took home the top prize at the World Magic Seminar (the Olympics of magic) when he was just 16 years old. Ten years later, he continues to perform magic, write about magic, eat, sleep, and breathe magic. Here, he brings all his passion and knowledge to teaching magic. Each trick is broken down into the Effect, the Secret, the Set-up, and, most important, the Performance, with lessons on what to say, how to direct the audience's attention, where to keep your hands, and so on. (In other words, how to be smart about the things your audience is surprisingly clueless about.)

Here are the Ten Greatest Card Tricks; tricks to dazzle a dinner date; tricks to perform for the boss (poke a hole through his shirt, then magically mend it); tricks especially for kids; and even tricks for an audience in another state—with "Australian Self-Help," you can find a participant's chosen card over the phone. It's the Aha! book for a subject whose time has come.
Price: $19.95

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The Hot Card - WOW THATS HOT!

A card is selected with a blue back, it is then signed, lost in the deck and then shown to have a red back. Nice and simple and very quick to perform. A gimmick is needed and the video explains in detail how to make it. As with all the tricks on Pubtricks.com the gimmick can be made at home for very little cost. There is no need to spend lots of money on magic props that do not look professional.

Every area is covered in the tutorial video so enjoy your download and impress your friends!

This trick is suitable for intermediates.

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