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Want to be a magician like David Copperfield? Start by mastering the easy magic tricks in this Howcast video series.
Instructions : Don’t try this at home. Not breathing for long periods of time can cause severe injuries and death. Step 1: Simulate the high Train your body to absorb as much oxygen as possible. 2 to 4 months before you plan to hold your breath, start sleeping in a hypoxic tent. The tent replicates …
Instructions Step 1: Turn a baggy pair of pants inside out Turn a long, baggy pair of pants inside out. You’ll need long pants to cover part of your shoe, and room in the pant leg for the clip and wire. Step 2: Attach the clip to the pocket Attach the clip with the retractable …
Instructions Step 1: Develop story to explain mind-reading ability Tell a story to explain why you are able to read minds. Step 2: Pick a number Tell your volunteer to think of a number between 1 and 10, but not to say the number out loud. Step 3: Multiply number by 9 Have your volunteer …
Instructions Step 1: Show the audience the ball Show the audience the red sponge ball in your hand and tell them you will make it disappear. Step 2: Squeeze the ball in your fist Squeeze the ball through a small opening in the top of your closed fist, passing it from one closed fist to …
Instructions Step 1: Present the coloring book Present the coloring book to the audience. While holding your thumb at the bottom of the book, quickly flip the pages to reveal a blank coloring book. Step 2: Recruit an assistant Ask the audience for an assistant. Pick a child from the audience. TIP: A magic wand …
Instructions Step 1: Prepare and seal envelope Write down a four-figure number that totals twice the current year. Put it in the envelope, and seal it prior to your demonstration. Step 2: Select a volunteer Select a volunteer from the audience to participate in the trick. Step 3: Ask for year of birth and an …
Instructions Step 1: Open the vase Open the vase to reveal a colored ball in the cup of the base. Step 2: Put the ball in your pocket Put the ball in your pocket and tell your audience you are going to make the ball reappear in the vase. Step 3: Make the ball reappear …
Instructions Step 1: Have friend write a number Tell your friend to write any number on a sheet of paper. The number can be as many digits long as they want. TIP: Have each person in a group contribute one digit to form a final number that you can use in the trick. Step 2: …
Instructions Step 1: Research Do research and read up on hypnosis. Responsible conduct is essential when your subject is placing their trust in you. Step 2: Communicate your intentions Begin by communicating your intentions to your subject, and learn their anxieties about the process. Answer questions and reassure them that they will emerge from the …
Instructions Step 1: Fold Fold the dollar bill in half, crosswise from end to end. Then fold it lengthwise, from top to bottom. Step 2: Tear Make a small tear, about a quarter inch long, a half inch in from the folded edge of the bill. Step 3: Pretend to rip Pretend to rip this …
Instructions : Attempting to escape from police custody is illegal. Never use these tips to evade arrest. Step 1: Don’t let them close tightly Push your arms towards the person putting the cuffs on you so that they close around your forearms instead of your wrists. Then slide your hands out of the loose cuffs. …
Instructions Step 1: Cut striker Cut the striker strip from the matchbox with the scissors, peel the cardboard from the back of the strip, and fold it in half lengthwise. Step 2: Place on tap Place the folded strip on top of a water tap, and run the cold water. TIP: Run the tap for …
Instructions Step 1: Take a large coin Place a large coin on the table in front of you and talk about this amazing trick you know — making a coin disappear from a table. Step 2: Cover the shaker Take a napkin and cover the salt or pepper shaker so that the napkin is standing …
Instructions Step 1: Borrow a bill Ask to borrow a dollar from someone. Step 2: Fold it Hold it up horizontally, snapping it noisily to show it’s whole. Fold it in half vertically, through the head of the president. Step 3: Tear it Start tearing (yes, really tear) the bill at the fold. Go down …
Instructions Step 1: Wear baggy pants Wear baggy and/or flared pants. You don’t want anyone to have to clear a vision of your feet. Step 2: Keep your distance Make sure you are at least eight feet from your audience. Step 3: Get into position Get into position with your back to the audience. The …
