Magic tricks Magic tricks The Aquarian Illusion is a variation of the Metamorphosis or Substitution Trunk magic illusion. It was created by Alan Wakeling for Mark Wilson, who performed it in The Magic Circus series and a HBO special Mumbo Jumbo! It's Magic, and in closing his Las Vegas shows. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aquarian Illusion"
The Asrah levitation is an illusion effect where the magician hypnotizes his/her assistant and commands him/her to recline on a table or couch. The assistant is then fully covered with a cloth and levitated under the cloth. The form of the assistant is still visible while levitating. Moments later, the assistant slowly floats down. As the magician pulls off the cloth, the assistant vanishes instantly. ...more on Wikipedia about "Asrah levitation"
The Balducci levitation has unknown origin (often miscredited to Ed Balducci). It is a impromptu magic trick. Popularized by many magicians like David Roth, Paul Harris and David Blaine. ...more on Wikipedia about "Balducci levitation"
Billet reading is a mentalism effect where a performer gives the impression that he is able to correctly identify, using supposed clairvoyant powers, messages that have been sealed inside envelopes. Although billet reading is accomplished by a simple secret, the effect can effectively give the impression of mind reading. Billet reading is usually demonstrated as an entertaining parlor trick by magicians and mentalists. Psychics and mediums often use the technique to demonstrate their alleged supernatural abilities. ...more on Wikipedia about "Billet reading"
Bowl-A-Rama is a stage magic trick invented by Kevin James. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bowl-A-Rama"
The bullet catch is a conjuring illusion in which a magician supposedly catches a bullet fired directly at him, often in the mouth but also occasionally in the hand. The bullet catch is also referred to as the bullet trick or occasionally the gun trick. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bullet catch"
The Charlier Cut is a method for cutting a deck of cards with only one hand. It is used by some card magicians as part of their act. In spite of this, it is considered a " flourish" rather than a card trick because there is no particular secret to doing it: all movements made are in free view of the spectator and there is no doubt as to how it has been performed. It is used simply as a demonstration of dexterity. ...more on Wikipedia about "Charlier Cut" http://www.shortopedia.com, just the best. Magic_tricks
The Chen Lee Water Suspension is a magic trick. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chen Lee water suspension"
The Chinese Linking Rings is considered to be a true classic of magic. Performed by magicians both from the East and West over the centuries, seemingly solid steel rings melt through each other in a linking and unlinking motion to form a chain — or more complex patterns — of rings. Recent magicians who have had prolific performance experiences on the Linking Rings include Michael Skinner, Jim Cellini and Tom Frank. The number of rings used can typically vary from 3 to more than 6. A 'standard set' of commercially available rings includes 8 rings. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chinese linking rings"
The cups and balls trick is an old magic effect that has spawned a variety of adaptations. The effect know as acetabula et calculi was performed by Roman conjurors as far back as two thousand years ago. One popularly circulated painting of a man holding two inverted cups over two small round objects has been taken as evidence to erroneously suggest that the effect dates back as far as Ancient Egypt. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cups and balls"
The cut and restore rope trick is a magic effect where the performer will cut a piece of rope, tie it together and then magic away the knot leaving an untouched rope. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cut and restore rope trick"
David Copperfield performs a flying levitation that is considered by both magicians and laymen to be the worlds finest. During his presentation he has a series of hoops passed over him and levitates inside a plexiglass box to disprove the theory he is suspended on any sort of wires or strings. He selects a female volunteer from his audience and flys with her in a fashion simular to Superman carrying Lois Lane. The illusion sometimes ends with a falcon named " Icarus" grasping Copperfield by the wrist and flying off stage with him. ...more on Wikipedia about "David Copperfield's flying"
The Detachable Thumb (unknown originator) is a very simple close-up illusion. ...more on Wikipedia about "Detachable thumb"
The dove pan is a classic magic effect in which a magician produces a dove from an empty pan. The illusion continues to be performed by professional and amateur magicians. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dove pan" Tell your friends about http://www.shortopedia.com shortopedia
The elevator levitation is a street magic trick. The magician shows himself " clean" in all possible ways (that is: he has no instruments to assist him with his trick). Suddenly, he levitates three to four inches off the ground with no cover. Then the magician comes down and is still totally "clean". The trick was originated by Peter Loughran. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elevator levitation"
Fearson's floating cigarette by Steve Fearson ...more on Wikipedia about "Fearson's floating cigarette"
A hummer card trick is a magic trick involving making a playing card seem to hover. It employs a tiny thread of silk-like material that is not readily visible to the audience. The thread is attached to the center of any card by a small amount of wax. Magicians then tangle the thread around their fingers to control the movement of the card. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hummer card"
(Impaled) :This article is about a magic trick. For piercing with a stake or point, see Impalement ...more on Wikipedia about "Impaled"
The Indian rope trick, now vanished from the realm of oriental magic, and sometimes described as the world’s greatest illusion, involved a magician and generally his one or more boy assistants. ...more on Wikipedia about "Indian rope trick"
Interlude is a magic trick where one person passes through the torso of another. Invented by magic inventor Jim Steinmeyer. ...more on Wikipedia about "Interlude (magic trick)"
Metamorphosis is a stage illusion ( magic trick) invented by John Nevil Maskelyne (who also invented the first typewriter to be produced in Great Britain), but most often associated with famous magician and escape artist Harry Houdini, and performed to some renown (for speed) by The Pendragons, among many others. ...more on Wikipedia about "Metamorphosis trick"
The Mismade Girl is a stage illusion, designed by American magician Chuck Jones. The basic effect is very simple: four cubes, open top and bottom, stacked to form a cabinet, into which a girl is placed. The cubes are then closed by metal blades, apparently slicing the girl into four pieces. The cubes are then unstacked, and restacked in a different order. Doors in the front are opened. The girl's body has been rearranged, generally so that it is ordered (from top to bottom) hips, chest, head, feet. The doors are closed, the order reversed, the blades removed, and the girl released. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mismade Girl"
Multiplying billiard balls is a close-up magic routine that dates from the mid- 1800s. The effect is widely considered a classic magic trick and is very popular with both amateur and advanced conjurors. As its name implies, the magician uses sleight of hand to manipulate a number of billiard balls (the balls are often smaller than actual billiard balls), giving the impression that he is making them appear and vanish at his command. French magician Buatier De Kolta is credited for popularizing the effect. ...more on Wikipedia about "Multiplying billiard balls"
Needle-through-arm is a magic effect that was popularized by comedy actor/magician Harry Anderson. The trick can either be performed as part of a stage magic or a parlor magic routine. As the name would suggest, needle-through-arm relies on shock value to be a comedic effect. ...more on Wikipedia about "Needle-through-arm"
Palming is a technique for holding or concealing an object in the hand. The word is misleading as the object may be concealed using just the fingers or thumb whilst still being referred to as a palm. It is used frequently by magicians to conceal the presence of a card, coin, or other object. When done skillfully, the hand containing the palmed object appears to be completely empty. ...more on Wikipedia about "Palming"
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