Archive for June, 2007

Jog Shuffle

Friday, June 22nd, 2007

After the spectator has chosen a card. Overhand shuffle some of the deck, still retaining some stock in the other hand. Have the spectator replace the card on top of the shuffled stock. Run off one card on top of the spectator’s card, but jog it towards you about half an inch (such that [...]

Bottom Charge

Saturday, June 16th, 2007

Hold as many cards as you are going to change, tip between your 2nd and 3rd finger not letting the audience see them. this can be done by distracting the audience with patter and gliding cards to the left. Put the cards in your right hand (the ones to be changed) in between the left [...]

The Miser’s Dream

Sunday, June 10th, 2007

Equipment :
A metal disk about the size of a coin with a small hole in it, a short length of thread, a top hat or other container.
Secret :
The production of coins from the air is a trick known to magicians as the Miser’s Dream. Here is a method by which you can perform this fascinating [...]

Impromptu mind reading effect

Friday, June 8th, 2007

EFFECT:
This is a fine impromptu mind reading effect that requires no preparation whatsoever. The magician has an audience member hold a dime in one hand and a penny in the other. He’s instructed to close both hands into fists. The magician turns his back and asks him to concentrate on one of the coins. After [...]

Floating Ring

Thursday, June 7th, 2007

Make some really thick salt water. REALLY thick. soak a piece of thread in it somewhere between 45 and 60 minutes. take it out and let it dry. Now you are ready. Ask someone for a ring. Tie it to the end of the thread. Hold the string so its like a pendulum. Now take [...]