Beginners

A 100% random triple card coincidence. It's a self-working trick; it always hits and is impossible to mess up. Add a good patter, and you'll have a really solid trick to amaze your audience. Julio...

Hey there! I've only been at it for a couple of months (just retired, actually) practicing tricks, some moves, and routines that I'm constantly discovering on YouTube, where I follow some magicians....

What do I do when I'm controlling the spectator's card and they ask to shuffle? I can't let them, but if I say no, it'll look suspicious. I've thought about other techniques, but this trick doesn't...

EFFECT: The spectator freely chooses a card, and we lose it in the middle of the deck. With a magical touch, the card turns over and appears face up... well, not exactly, it appears somewhere else,...

Hey everyone, a long time ago, I dabbled in magic with one of those typical toy magic kits we all had as kids, and I'd love to get back into it as a hobby and learn more. Where should I start? Even...

Hey everyone! I'm dropping by to ask for your help. I'm pretty new to this, and I'm looking for a specific trick to learn more about, practice, and eventually add to my repertoire. Thanks in advance...

Hey everyone, I've gotten into this incredible world with books and a Magic and Cardistry Kit, and I'm itching to record magic for social media (YouTube, for example). I'm looking for advice on when...

This post will be very brief as it's purely informational, especially for beginners. Obviously, those of you who've been in magic for a while already know all these things and their many uses. A...

Here's a video by Julio, my favorite magician. I hope you like it as much as I do. https://www.google.com/search?q=trucos+de+julio+ribera&rlz=1C1GCEA_enES780ES780&oq=trucos+de+julio+ribera&aqs=chrome....

Here's a quick tip or suggestion. Obviously, this is for beginners and those new to magic who are interested in a Mnemonic and want to learn one, but don't yet have a book or direct access to any...

Hey everyone, I'm practicing my false transfer (coin magic), and I was wondering if you could give me some tips, as I can't quite get it right. PS: For the false transfer, is it better to hold the...

Effect: "Divination" of a Freely Thought-Of Card. The effect goes like this: The magician begins by saying, "Do you believe I can know your thoughts, even before you've completely formed them?"...

Can anyone recommend some energetic music for grand illusions?

Hey everyone! As I mentioned, I'm pretty new to the world of magic. I just got my first quality deck a few days ago and learned Oil and Water, which has been going well. However, I feel like I'm...

Hey, I've got a question about the Double Cross. The sticky putty it comes with to make the cross stick to your finger—do you have to use all of it, or just a little bit? I used the whole thing, and...

Hey everyone! Let me set the scene: when I'm sometimes performing a trick for my friends or family, my brother is always amazed, and he's been asking me for a long time to teach him a really easy...

One of my cards got a little wet and somewhat damaged. How could I fix it?

I'm having an issue. I'm 11 years old, and a deck of cards is pretty expensive for me. Does anyone know a way to remove signatures, or can you recommend a good, affordable deck?

Could someone tell me the name of the Mnemonica book and where I can get a copy?

Hey everyone, I'm having trouble palming a card. I'm not sure if it's my hand size or if I'm doing the technique wrong. ✋♠♥♦♣ Here's an image: The problem is my hand doesn't completely cover the...