Hot Card Tricks How-Tos
How To: Perform a Fadeout card trick
If you are a somewhat experienced card magician, and don't mind investing twenty dollars into a specialty deck, then this elaborate magic trick is for you. It is called Fadeout, while it requires some fancy moves, including a one-handed fan and one challenging sleight-of-hand move, the effect is very cool. Some storytelling is necessary to really sell this one, so quieter magicians need not apply.
How To: Perform the Let's Do Lunch card magic trick
Performing close-up card trick magic in a business environment can be one of the most lucrative envrionements in which to do so. This trick, called Let's Do Lunch, is perfect for just such a setting as it integrates the business cards that your audience are sure to have in abundance. It requires no set-up and only minimal sleight of hand, but produces a great effect. This tutorial video will have ou performing it in no time.
How To: Perform the Diagonal Attraction card trick
This video is a detailed tutorial on how to perform the Diagonal Attraction card trick. Some deck manipulation prior to the magic trick is required, so make sure you do it at the beginning of your performance so that the cards are the way you want them to be before you perform the trick. When done properly, it is very impressive, especially since the audience gets to touch the cards a lot, which makes them believe that the magician has less control over the outcome.
How To: Perform the Thunder Down Under card trick
Thunder Down Under is a very impressive card magic trick that has become popular on internet video, and this tutorial teaches us how to perform it. In addition to a deck of cards that you don't mind ruining, this trick requires a stemmed wine glass, some double-sided tape, and a handkerchief, three items a magician should never be without.
How To: Perform a false push through riffle shuffle with cards
The riffle shuffle is the most basic of card shuffles, one that most card players and magicians can perform easily. False riffle shuffles, however, are difficult to perform convincingly, but essential for the effective performance of card magic or for cheating your friends at the card table. Whether you are a magician or a gambler, this trick will aide you in deceiving whoever it is you plan on deceiving for fun, profit, or both. The card trick master in this video performs the move three tim...
How To: Do an easy card force trick
For the budding magician, the card force is one of the most important techniques, forming the basis for many, many wonderful card tricks. In this tutorial youtube staple The Card Trick Master teaches us to perform an easy behind-the-back card force magic trick that is sure to wow your audiences.
How To: Perform the different color Monte card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a the different-color three-card Monte card trick using sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Do a false shuffle for card tricks
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform an advanced "false shuffle" card trick using sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Do a "color-changing deck" trick with gimmick cards
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a simple "color-changing deck" trick using gimmick cards. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform a "black hole" magic trick with cards
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a "black hole" card trick using simple sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform an advanced "Aces Assembly" card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform an avanced "Aces Assembly" card trick using sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the original "triumph" card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "triumph" card trick using simple sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform an advanced reversal card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a a slightly more complex variation on the classic reversal card trick. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the "Zarrow" false riffle shuffle
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a simple "Zarrow" false riffle shuffle. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform a mental photography trick with blank cards
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a simple mental photography card trick using blank playing cards. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform a two-card monte trick with gimmick cards
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a simple "two-card monte" card trick using gimmick cards. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the "cull maneuver" card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "cull maneuver" card trick using simple sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the "box switch" card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "box switch" card trick using simple sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the "slap it" card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "slap it" card trick using simple sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Magically perform the "Jazz aces" card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "Jazz aces" card trick using simple sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Do the one-handed "Charlier" card cut
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive card illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "Charlier"-style card cut. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Do the push-through shadow card shuffle
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive card illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a "push through"-style shadow card shuffle. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the "snap change" card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive card illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "snap change" card trick using simple sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the "fan change" card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive card illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "fan change" card trick using simple sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the "Erdnase" color change card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive card illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "Erdnase" color change card trick using simple sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the "twirl" color change card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive card illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the simple "twirl" color change card trick using sleight of hand. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the pop-out flourish card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a simple "pop-out flourish" card trick to enhance your card routines. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform a simple self-working card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your teeth into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a simple "self-working" card trick. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Conjure aces with the "slip force" card trick
Aspiring card shark? Sink your teeth into this simple illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "slip force" card trick to force aces or any other card from a standard deck of playing cards. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the "MacDonald's Aces" card trick
You may have known that Old Macdonald had a farm but were you aware he also had a card illusion? In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "MacDonald's Aces" (or "MacDonald's Kings") card trick. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform an easy false cut perfect for most card tricks
Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this simple trick. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a simple "false cut," a starting point for a great number of card illusions. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Execute the classic "oil and water" card trick
Got a deck of standard playing cards? Looking for your next great illusion? Look no further. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the classic "million dollar" card trick. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the "Jumping Gemini" card illusion
Looking to build your repertoire of card tricks? Wow the throngs with this simple playing card illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "Jumping Gemini" card trick. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Perform the "million dollar" card trick
Got a deck of standard playing cards? Looking for your next great illusion? Look no further. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "million dollar" card trick. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the illusion, and to learn why a good card trick is like money in the bank, watch this prestidigitator's guide.
How To: Do a simple four aces trick with a deck of cards
If you ever find yourself surrounded with a bunch of bored people (jury duty anyone?) this trick may be a perfect way to break the ice. In this tutorial, you'll discover how to perform a simple four aces card trick using a simple deck of cards. It's easy to understand and with enough practice, will make you look like a pro in no time at all. So sit back and enjoy!
How To: Perform the Impossible Warped Card Trick
In this clip, you will learn the secrets to doing a seemingly impossible card trick. This trick requires two cards and some sneaky fingers. Make it appear as though the you are sliding two cards in and out of each other, and that one of them has magically reversed itself. This trick will amaze you when you learn how it is really done, and will definitely impress any audience. So have fun with it and shock your friends!
How To: Do the Crazy Card Bend Magic Trick
Check out this tutorial for a cool magic trick that you can easily perform for your friends. All this trick requires is a little preparation and you will be wowing crowds in the bar in no time.
How To: Perform a beginner's card trick
Aspiring card tricksters! Learn how to put tricks in your bag of tricks with help from this tutorial. Get started performing with cards with help from this lesson on how to perform a beginner's card trick.
How To: Perform a color blind card trick
Card lovers, street performers, magicians: Put a new trick in your bag of tricks with help from this tutorial. In this video, learn how to perform a color blind card trick sure to please any audience!
How To: Perform a perfect reverse card trick
Card tricks can be, well, tricky. It requires an eager mind, quick hands, and patience to perform some of these cool illusions. This particular magic trick is one that is perfect for any beginner starting out and takes a short amount of time to perfect. Check out the tutorial above to find out how to perform a perfect reverse card trick. Good luck and enjoy!