Magic Trick Tutorials

Step-by-step magic tutorials from pros and hobbyists — complete routines, updated methods, and performance tips you can learn and use today.

Learn a "Telephone" Whisper Prediction Magic Trick

Giacomo explores using the game of Telephone as the basis for a stage magic effect with interesting methods.

Giacomo Bigliardi

7 min read

Learn an Impromptu Signature Transposition Card Trick

This tutorial shares the secret behind a new variation of a classic card magic trick. Now you can perform it with no gaff cards.

Giacomo Bigliardi

7 min read

A New Method for the Phone Roulette Magic Trick

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

Rory Adams

7 min read

The Trick That Cannot Be Explained, Again

You're not supposed to repeat this trick. But what if you did? Giacomo shares a method for combining the classic plot with a "Triumph."

Giacomo Bigliardi

10 min read

The PATEO Force Method, Explained

Magicians either love it or hate it. But have we truly uncovered the full potential of this technique?

Giacomo Bigliardi

9 min read

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.

Giacomo Bigliardi

14 min read

The "Tell All" Magic Method, Explained

This truly is often one of the most direct and simple ways to gather necessary information from an audience.

Rory Adams

14 min read

"Anniversary Waltz" Card Trick Tutorial

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

Giacomo Bigliardi

6 min read

The Path Peek Method, Explained

Know exactly what a spectator has drawn without any force or peek - this is a hands-off solution.

Rory Adams

9 min read

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.

Giacomo Bigliardi

4 min read

The Double Writing Method, Explained

Learn a prediction trick with a floppy disc and dive into exactly what makes its double writing method so effective. Too many magicians do this wrong.

Rory Adams

5 min read

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.

Giacomo Bigliardi

4 min read

"Out of This World" Magic Trick, Explained

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

Giacomo Bigliardi

6 min read

The Equivoque Method, Explained

Most magicians know about this force, but very few use it at its best. Learn the secrets that can make it unbeatable.

Giacomo Bigliardi

10 min read

The Multiple Outs Method, Explained

A deep dive into the secret "multiple outs" method and some expert advice on how to use it most effectively.

Giacomo Bigliardi

6 min read

The Timing Force Method, Explained

Everything you need to know about timing forces, including practice drills you can do when you're starting out.

Giacomo Bigliardi

3 min read

The Lapping Method for Magicians, Explained

It's one of the oldest and most under-taught techniques in magic. Giacomo shares everything magicians should know about lapping.

Giacomo Bigliardi

8 min read

Torn and Restored Card Trick Tutorial

Bella Sophia revisits a classic effect, teaching a simple method you’ll want to perform for friends.

Bella Sophia

6 min read

The Lie Detector Card Trick Tutorial

Learn a simple card trick anyone can perform, where the spectator openly lies about their chosen card.

David Britland

9 min read

Any Object to Impossible Location, Explained

Read some solid advice for magicians looking to perform this classic effect from a professional magic consultant.

Nathan Wilson

10 min read

Natural Vanishes Magic Method, Explained

If you love the idea of vanishing any object in a magic trick, you need to learn about natural vanishes. Nathan Wilson reveals their secret.

Nathan Wilson

9 min read

Low-Odds Convincers Method, Explained

Learn a candy magic trick built around a clever convincer you’ll want to start using in your own routines.

Rory Adams

7 min read

Al Koran's Hands-Off Card Trick Tutorial

Anyone can perform this very fooling card trick. It's easy to do and the performer never touches the deck.

David Britland

7 min read

Easy Beginner Magic Trick with a Ring

Easy-to-learn tutorial for an elastic band and ring trick you can perform with borrowed objects.

Max Davidson

3 min read

The 'Dumb Force' Technique, Explained

This is one of the dumbest and most satisfying TV magic forces. Learn its secret and some clever uses.

Rory Adams

8 min read