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A New Method for "Out of This World"

Giacomo shares an exciting variation of the classic card magic effect. It's practical and fun to perform.

Learn a Trick with a Chocolate Coin

Learn a surreal, original coin trick that looks like something you might see on a TV magic show.

The "General Card" Trick Tutorial

Learn a complete, updated method for the General Card—a routine that plays big using nothing but a borrowed, shuffled deck.

A New Method for the "Biddle Trick"

Learn a full routine that blends this card magic classic with updated structure, visuals, and spectator focus.

"Anniversary Waltz" Card Trick Tutorial

Discover why this plot became a top choice for magicians worldwide—and learn an original method to perform it.

How to Produce Any Four of a Kind

Learn two full routines that rely on principles most magicians already know, used in unorthodox ways.

The "Time Misdirection" Card Reveal

A closer look at the overlooked moment between the double lift and the reveal. Learn a principle you can apply instantly to your go-to card trick.

A Card Trick That Works Most of the Time

This magic trick is not what you think, and you’ve likely never heard of it before. Learn the full method—at your own risk.

Learn a Triumph That Happens in Their Hands

Learn a Triumph handling that happens in their hands—no matter your skill level. Start performing.

3 Great Card Tricks Nobody Performs

These three routines break the mold—and almost no one performs them. Learn the full method to the final one, so you can start today.

The "Torn and Restored" Plot, Explained

We break down the methods, principles, and subtleties that define the plot—including the history of a method kept secret for over thirty years.

How Top Magicians Play with Their Audience

Framing magic as a game invites your audience to play along—literally. Learn a self-working Memory trick where the magician never touches the deck.

A Better Way to End Magic Tricks

In magic, kicker endings are everywhere — but more twists don’t always make for stronger reactions. Here’s a smarter, underused way to end your effects.

Any Card at Any Number Magic Plot Explained

The complete guide to the ACAAN plot—why it’s so strong, the core methods, and the legendary approach of David Berglas

Gabi Pareras' Waiter Theory for Magic Tricks

Why the final image of every magic trick matters most—and how to craft it perfectly.

The Key Card Method, Explained

The key card is more than a beginner’s tool. Here’s how professionals turn a simple method into a powerhouse.

"Out of This World" Magic Trick, Explained

The ultimate guide to the card magic plot—including methods, presentations, and insights from famous performances.

Learn the Perfect False Transfer Script

Copy this script, written with psychological principles, to convince spectators that the coin has truly disappeared.

Perform Magic That Can't Be Repeated

When you focus on this instead, you need less to worry about a trick's impossibility and ability to be examined.

Ben Hart's Close-Up Magic at Adelaide Fringe

We spoke to the magician ahead of his Australian show about the insights magicians can learn from the move to close-up.

Learn a Christmas-Themed Card Trick

Torn and Restored Card Trick Tutorial

Placing Props on a Close-Up Pad

The Best Tricks Every Magician Should Own

An Invisible Marking System Your Phone Scans