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 an acrobatic card trick
Bring the circus into your home with this famed acrobatic cards trick. Watch magician Ryan Oakes teach you how to make your old deck of cards do a little dance. You will need one
How To: Perform a selected card to the top of the deck trick
The card trick shown in this how-to video is quite possible responsible for more free beers than any other in history. It's not just a magic trick, it's a cleverly-laid trap guaranteed to win you a frosty cold one.
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: Know and use different playing cards for card tricks
Learn what types of playing cards make up a playing card deck and the different manufacturers in this free magic trick video. Know and use different playing cards for card tricks - Part 1 of 15.
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 KGB force magic card trick
Watch this magic trick tutorial to learn how to perform the KGB force card trick. This card trick video is great for those looking to improve their magic card trick skills. Learn this card trick to start impressing your spectators.
How To: Perform the card throwing magic card trick technique
This instructional magic card trick tutorial explains how to throw, toss, and catch cards. Practice your magic trick skills with these card tossing techniques. If you feel up to the challenge, you can even learn how to throw a boomerang card.
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: Perform the rising card magic trick
Ever want to know how the famous rising card trick works? This magic trick tutorial reveals the secret to this popular magic card trick. Practice, and show off your card trick skills, and maybe even fool your friends.
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 one hand card fan
Watch this magic tutorial video to perform the one hand fan holding a deck of cards by applying pressure on your thumb as you slide the cards. As a beginner, try to practice with a half deck of card, but be sure to continue practicing!
How To: Perform a transformation card magic trick
In this trick, the spectator chooses a card and returns it to the deck. The magician then transforms the bottom card of the deck into the chosen card. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to transform one card into another as a card trick.
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 a chosen card to top of the deck magic trick
This is a very simple card trick to learn, but still amazing to watch. All it takes is a simple sleight of hand, the double lift, and of course, a regular deck of playing cards. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to bring a chosen card to the top of the deck of cards trick.
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.
How To: Make smudge gaff cards for magic card decks
Watch this video to learn how to make smudged gaff cards. Gaff cards are used for magic tricks and look different then normal playing cards.
How To: Create gaff cards for magic trick decks
Watch this how to video to learn to make gaff cards. Gaff cards are special looking playing cards used for magic tricks. This easy to learn hack can save you up to $30.
How To: Make a card levitate as a magic trick
Need a new card trick to amaze your friends? Learn to levitate a card from your hand with this simple instructional video. Make the card seem to float effortlessly above your hand as you enjoy the shocked expressions on the faces of your audience.
How To: Perform the Red and Black magic card trick
A wave of all it appears to take to find the selected cards in the Red and Black card trick. Of course, it takes a little set-up to create this illusion. Learn how to perform the Red and Black card trick by watching this video magic tutorial.
How To: Perform the flip color change for magic card tricks
The flip color change is a basic element in a lot of card tricks or can be done as a card trick all of its own. This video magic tutorial shows how to perform the flip color change card trick. Perform the flip color change for magic card tricks.
How To: Perform the magic this 'n' that card trick
This is a real simple card trick with any three cards that have been written on with a marker. Learn how to perform the this'n'that card trick by watching this video magic tutorial.
How To: Do the million dollar card trick
The million dollar card trick flips all the aces and makes them reappear from the deck. This step-by-step magic tutorial shows how to execute this illusion. All you need is a regular deck of cards and a bit of practice to start impressing friends with magic!
How To: Perform the original color change card trick
Change the colors of aces back in forth in this magical illusion. Learn how to perform the original color change card trick by following along with this video magic tutorial
How To: Use magic to give out your business card
This is a cool optical illusion that makes your business card appear to be blank on both sides but then you print color onto it with your hand. A magical way to hand out your business card.
How To: Bend a card with your mind
A very popular card trick that allows you to bend a card. Its a simple card force with a gimiick card.
How To: Make a playing card magically rise from the deck
Watch this tutorial to learn how to make a card rise out of the deck. Impress your friends with this cool and easy to lean magic trick.
How To: Bend a playing card with your mind
Learn how magically bend a playing card with your mind. The easy to follow step by step tutorial will have u amazing your friends in no time.
How To: Perform Copperfield's ace transportation magic trick
Learn how to do the ace transportation magic trick made famous by David Copperfield. With this easy to learn step by step tutorial you to can become a magician.
How To: Perform the "poker face" magic trick
In this how to video you will learn this trick designed by Al Baker. This tutorial is for beginner magicians. Perform the "poker face" magic trick - Part 1 of 2.
How To: Preform the anaconda magic card trick
Impress your friends by showing them the anaconda flourish magic card trick. Seamlessly drop card from one hand to your other. Watch this step by step to tutorial to learn how to pull of this trick perfectly.