Hot Card Tricks How-Tos

How To: Perform the one-handed Charlier cut card trick

What to be a magician, but only when it comes to card tricks? Just Flourish will help you improve your magic skills with that deck of cards. This video specifically covers how to perform the one-handed Charlier cut card trick. This basic "magic revealed" tutorial into the land of card tricks will show you just how to do the Charlier cut.

How To: Perform the Cutting The Deck card trick

Do you want to be a magician? Well then join Ryan Oakes and his assistant Damian as they show you a great card trick called Cutting the Deck! You will need one deck of cards, a pencil and a piece of paper. Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like scissors, so make sure you have friends and family around whenever you do magic tricks. 1. Preparation: Take a look at the top card of the deck (make sure it’s shuffled beforehand) and then write the name of the card on the p...

How To: Perform the hit and run magic card trick

Check out this instructional magic trick video to learn how to perform the hit and run card trick. All you need is a pair of regular bicycle playing cards. Learn how to do the hit and run card trick with this tutorial and impress your friends. Soon you'll be performing more advanced magic tricks before a grand audience.

How To: Perform the "Thunderstruck" card trick effect

Check out this card trick tutorial video to learn how to perform the "Thunderstruck" effect. In this card trick, four jokers instantly transform into four queens. This is one of the coolest card tricks to perform. Please practice it, put your skills to the test, and use it to amaze others.

How To: Perform the Jumping Gemini magic card trick

Check out this amazing magic card trick tutorial video to learn how to perform the Jumping Gemini card trick. Improve your magic skills and amaze your friends with this simple and easy card trick instructional video. The Jumping Gemini is a great trick for beginners to perform. You too can become an expert magician with a little bit of practice.

How To: Perform a few magic card tricks

Learn how to do magic tricks like the ones in the video and impress your family and friends. Watch this instructional magic card trick video and learn to perform such tricks as Cheek to Cheek, the Wild Card, and the Disappearing Card deck trick. Practice these tricks and soon you'll be performing magic tricks like a pro!

How To: Perform a mind reading card magic trick

You don’t have to be a psychic to read someone’s mind – or, at least, to make them think you’re reading their mind, as shown in this how-to video. You will need one card with an "X" on back, an envelope with "you will choose (blank card)," a duplicate of the third card, and a flat surface. Watch this video magic tutorial and create the illusion of reading someone's mind while performing a card trick.

How To: Perform the binary routine magic card trick

Watch this instructional magic card trick tutorial to learn how to perform the binary routine. This is an original series of user-created moves. There are 9 phases of the Binary Routine, 6 of which are false, and the other 3 are closers that involve a color card change at the end. This video provides instruction on 2 false cuts and 1 closer, along with some possible variations. Just keep in mind, there is room for adjustment with these phases. If you find a better way to do a certain move, th...

How To: Spread a deck of cards

In this magic card trick tutorial, learn how to spread a deck of cards and impress your spectators. Magicians use this trick to show off their skills, but it's deceivingly simple to perform. This magic trick is also known as a table spread or a flourish.

How To: Perform the Magic Card Trick Swap

Learn how to perform the magic card trick 'the Swap'. This magic card trick is sure to impress friends and only requires a single deck of cards to perform. The card illusion makes it appear like you are switching two cards. It uses the 'double lift' method which is helpful in all sorts of magic card tricks! You can start training to become the next David Blaine or Criss Angel with this cool trick!

How To: Perform the Four Bandits magic card trick

Learn how to perform the magic card trick 'the four bandits'. This magic trick brings all four bandits (jacks) to the top of your deck when it looks like they should be spaced throughout the card deck. The trick only requires a single deck of cards. It is a magic card trick suitable for all ages to perform! Become the next David Blaine!

How To: Find the chosen card in a card deck magic trick

Here’s a nifty little trick that will have you wowing the crowd not once but twice in the very same routine. You will need a deck of red-backed cards, one blue-backed card, the ability to perform the Hindu Shuffle, and double lift skills. Watch this video magic tutorial shows how to perform a great card finding and color change card trick.

How To: Do the Hindu magic false shuffle technique for tricks

No, it’s not the latest dance craze; it’s a simple magic shuffle that sets up some serious sleight of hand. All you need is a regular deck of cards and some time to practice. While there are tons of magic tutorials showing the steps for the Hindu shuffle, this video is maybe the clearest and best quality in the collection. Watch this instructional video and learn how to perform the Hindu magic false shuffle technique for card tricks.

How To: Perform David Blaine's card magic trick

Learn how to perform David Blaine's card trick in this instructional video by a fellow magician who figured out this magic trick and breaks it down step by step. In this trick, a chosen card seems to switch places with the one on the table. All it takes is a duplicate card, and the ability to perform a double lift. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to perfrom David Blaine's card change trick.

How To: Do basic false shuffles for magic card tricks

This is an instructional video on how to perform card shuffles that allow you to place particular cards at the top or bottom of the deck and how to keep them that way. False shuffles, such as the riffle shuffle and Hindu shuffle, are important for card magicians to create the illusion of shuffling cards, without losing track of a desired card or cards. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to do basic false and riffle shuffles for card tricks.

How To: Perform a double lift card sleight

The double-lift — taking two cards off the top of a deck while pretending you're just removing one — is a fundamental card sleight that is the basis for hundreds of card tricks. It may take some practice, but will be useful in lots of card tricks. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to perform a double lift card sleight in a car trick.