Magic Trick Gimmicks

The world of gimmicks — how secret devices and hidden props work, which ones are worth buying, and how to build them into fooling routines.

Most magicians think about indexes the wrong way. Use these tools to drastically improve your magic.

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Many have performed variations of the routine made popular by Justin Willman. This new method streamlines the final teleportation.

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This method can also be presented as a magic effect in and of itself. Learn how to apply it to your favourite card magic routines.

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Learn six different methods to perform this powerful routine on a budget — practical solutions anyone can do.

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This simple gimmick lets you make their coin reappear in any location — even across the room.

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Most magicians don’t perform this effect — which is exactly why you should. Learn several methods to do it safely.

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See this crazy prop in action, currently on Kickstarter. Should stage magicians buy one of these?

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The best method to predict the amount of money named by a spectator on stage, with added subtleties and an impressive revelation.

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Rethinking ways to perform tricks you already own – discover some famous and new ways to use the Invisible Deck gimmick.

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