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		<title>Magic Tricks You Can Do At Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You don&#8217;t need high tech props to perform magic tricks. If you look in your pocket or even in your kitchen, all the tools you are there. The only thing to do now is learn how to have fun with them. The first is called the Everlasting Ash Trick. The objective here is to smoke [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You don&#8217;t need high tech props to perform magic tricks. If you look in your pocket or even in your kitchen, all the tools you are there. The only thing to do now is learn how to have fun with them. </p>
<p>The first is called the Everlasting Ash Trick. The objective here is to smoke the cigarette without letting any of the ash fall off. For this, you will need a cigarette and a paper clip.</p>
<p>Before you begin the trick, straighten the paper clip and carefully stick this down to the cigarette as close to the middle as possible. You   have to be sure that no one sees the paper clip before performing   this trick so that when you light it, no ash will fall off. </p>
<p>Another   magic trick you can do with cigarettes is the   Bending Cigarette Trick. Here, you tell people you can bend a cigarette stick w ithout breaking  <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>What you need for this trick is a cigarette, a lighter and a drink. Now, you dip one end of the cigarette to your drink so at least half a centimeter is wet. You then light the other side and take a big puff. After two seconds, you will be able to bend the cigarette without bending it. </p>
<p>You can win every time you try the Tricky Coin Toss regardless if the other person calls it head or tails. This is because you have another coin tucked under your ring finger so if ever they call heads; you just flip it over and then present this as the coin which you flipped in the air. </p>
<p>You may not consider everything   you just read to be crucial information about Magic Tricks. But don&#8217;t be surprised if you find yourself recalling and using this very information in the next few days.</p>
<p>If you have some friends over for some beer, you can entertain them with the bottle cap trick. Here, you tell them that you can move the bottle cap up the side of the bottle until it is upside down by only using your forefinger until it reaches the top of the bottle and then back down again onto the table. </p>
<p>You perform this trick by pushing the bottle cap to the top of the table making sure that it sits there upside down. You gently roll the bottle top around until it is balanced on the edge so you can get your finger underneath it. To bring it down, you simply the bottle cap over and go the opposite way.</p>
<p>The glassblowing trick can be done with two straight pint glasses.   Here, you tell your friends you can make the inner glass come out of the outer glass without touching either of the two glasses. This is accomplished by blowing very hard into the gap between the two glasses and within seconds, the inside glass will pop out.</p>
<p>The Egg trick is something you can do when everything you need is in the kitchen. You will need a shelled hard boiled egg, a box of matches, some paper and a beer bottle. When all of the materials are ready, you set this on the table. </p>
<p>The objective of this trick is to get the egg into the bottle. To do this, you take a piece of paper and set fire to it. Afterwards, you place the burning paper into the bottle. You now place the egg on top of the open bottle and within moments, see the egg get sucked into the bottle. </p>
<p>The magic tricks mentioned are very simple to do. With a little practice, you will be able to do this perfectly even with a larger audience. </p>
<p>So now you know a little bit about Magic Tricks. Even if you don&#8217;t know everything, you&#8217;ve done something worthwhile: you&#8217;ve expanded your knowledge.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Magic Tricks For Beginners</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:08:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many magic tricks for beginners that require just a bit of time and patience to learn. But mostly such magic tricks really does not require that much effort in terms of skills. There are certain magic tricks that work with just a bit of showmanship and presentation. One magic trick that beginners can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many magic tricks for beginners that require just a bit of time and patience to learn. But mostly such magic tricks really does not require that much effort in terms of skills. There are certain magic tricks that work with just a bit of showmanship and presentation.</p>
<p>One magic trick that beginners can try out can be the vanishing coin trick. All you need is a coin and a table to place it with. This magic trick for beginners will need some bit of showmanship in order to be baffling enough. What you need to do is to put a coin in the  center of the table. While seated by the table, try to get the attention of friends or anyone who cares to see your magic trick. </p>
<p>The important thing on this trick is to have some bit of confidence. You will need to press on the coin and let it slide towards you. But the way  to do this is  <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p><!-- ~~ads~~ -->to keep your index, middle and ring finger always close together. You will use the three fingers to cover the coin as you bring it towards you. Press the coin with your middle finger and then slowly bring it towards y6ou. As it nears the edge of the table, have the coin fall into your lap. The cover that your three fingers close together will make it go unnoticed if done correctly.</p>
<p>See how much you can learn about Magic Tricks when you take a little time to read a well-researched article?  Don&#8217;t miss out on the rest of this great information.</p>
<p>The next thing you do   is that you try to bring your thumb towards your middle finger to create an effect as if you are holding something. Try to bring up your hand towards you and away from the table but still carefully keeping your fingers close together.  And as you do so, try to make circular motions of your thumb with your middle finger. Then slowly turn your hands towards your audience and at the same time spreading out your fingers. The effect will be a surprise for your friends in that the coin has vanished in thin air. </p>
<p>This is just one of the many magic tricks that even beginners can do. And there are other   tricks that can require a bit of practice and skill. Getting better at them can require some patience as well as the motivation to learn new magic tricks along the way. Beginners should also try to learn about the many rules that most magicians try to follow   when doing their magic tricks.</p>
<p>One of the most popular of these rules is to never do the same trick twice to the same audience at any one time. Doing so will prolong the wonder and surprise in the eyes of your audience. Doing the trick many times may run the risk of your audience   guessing how it is being done. Avoid also the temptation in telling your   audience how the trick you just performed work. It is important for magicians to keep their audience guessing to heighten the magical experience.</p>
<p>Once you tell them the secret, they no longer seem to be impressed with other things that you may do later on. The wonder and enchantment that every magic trick has on the audience depend on how their secrets are well kept. And even magic tricks for beginners depend on this rule in order to continue to enthrall audiences.</p>
<p>Of course, it&#8217;s impossible to put everything about Magic Tricks into just one article. But you can&#8217;t deny   that you&#8217;ve just added to your understanding about Magic Tricks, and that&#8217;s time well spent.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>3 Magic Tricks Using a Coin</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[paper down so it appears you created a packet. Hold it in front of them and let them touch it to let them know the coin is still there. You make one turn and with your back to the audience, you slip out the coin. You then pick up the handkerchief and put the coin [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>  paper down so it appears you created a packet. Hold it in front of them and let them touch it to let them know the coin is still there. You make one turn and with your back to the audience, you slip out the coin. You then pick up the handkerchief and put the coin down in the same movement. </p>
<p>You then cover the paper with the handkerchief and give this to the person. Say some magic word, lift the handkerchief and let the person open the folded piece of paper to discover that the coin that was placed in there disappeared. After you ask them where is the coin, you show it and hand this back to them. </p>
<p>If your Magic Tricks facts are out-of-date, how will that affect your actions and decisions? Make certain you don&#8217;t let important Magic Tricks information slip by you.</p>
<p>The second trick is turning a dime into a quarter. This is where you will be using the tape and two sets of coins. Before you begin, make sure the quarter is already taped in your hand so you can make the switch later on. </p>
<p>You then ask the person for a dime. Once it is given, you   hold on to this tightly in between the thumb and index finger of your right hand so you will be able to slide the quarter into position behind the dime. </p>
<p>Use your left hand to press the dime onto the tape covered side of the quarter and use your fingers to squeeze these two together. </p>
<p>Then it is time to take the coins between your left thumb and index finger and turn the hand so that the face of the quarter can be seen. Now drop the coin quickly into your right hand to make them think that you only used on coin for the trick.</p>
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<p>With the hidden coin in one hand, you make the switch and pretend that you are using a great amount of effort to bend it. After some time, they will see that the coin is bent and then quickly switch and return to them the original coin.  </p>
<p>Coins are great to use for a magic trick. It just takes some practice to impress whoever is watching. </p>
<p>This article&#8217;s coverage of the information is as complete as it can be today. But you should always leave open the possibility that future research could uncover new facts.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>How to Perform Magic Tricks on Stage</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a difference between watching and doing magic tricks. When you are part of the audience, you are there to enjoy the show but when you are on stage, you have to give an amazing performance or else be booed by the crowd so when it is your turn to do the tricks, you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a difference between watching and doing magic tricks. When you are part of the audience, you are there to enjoy the show but when you are on stage, you have to give an amazing performance or else be booed by the crowd so when it is your turn to do the tricks, you better be ready. </p>
<p>Preparation is key to be able to perform a good show. You have probably mastered a few tricks already so all you have to do is figure out which ones will be part of the act. If this is your first time, make sure you can keep the audience entertained for 9 to 10 minutes. </p>
<p>You can time this and practice your act in front of a few friends.   If they like it, then there is nothing to worry about but if they have some comments and suggestions, listen since this could help make your performance more interesting. </p>
<p>First time magicians don&#8217;t always have to choose the venue for the magic show because there is one already so you just have to sign up. This is sometimes known as amateur night where magicians, singers, dancers and other   artists are able to make their debut. Be sure to come early so you can relax before it is your turn to go on stage.    </p>
<p>If you want to pick your own venue and don&#8217;t want it to be in a commercial establishment, a   good idea will be the living room in your house or even the backyard. This depends of course on the number of guests that you are planning to invite. </p>
<p>Think about what you&#8217;ve read so far. Does it reinforce what you already know about Magic Tricks? Or was there something completely new? What about the remaining paragraphs? </p>
<p>One thing you must never forget to have is a costume. You can pick any outfit you like so don&#8217;t be afraid if it is too glamorous or showy.  </p>
<p>Before the show starts, be sure that everything you will be using is ready on stage. When its time, there is no turning back. Remember you are the center of attention and everyone will be watching you.</p>
<p>One way to distract then when performing an act is to come up with a few jokes or stories. Others use a wand because the moment you point it in a certain direction,   the eyes of the audience   will follow so you can make that switch and they won&#8217;t know what happened giving you ample time to  perform your trick. <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>If some tricks require a volunteer, pick someone and just do your best. Once the magic show is finished, be sure to thank everyone for coming. You can also give a few things away and then have fun with everyone else. </p>
<p>Performing magic tricks on stage takes a lot of practice because you don&#8217;t want to screw up when it is time for you to show your stuff. Sometimes the show that you will be doing could be your first and of many more in the future or your last if things did not work out. </p>
<p>So, practice diligently until you get it right. If you need help, get friends to see how well you perform and get feedback. It is better to make mistakes now when you are not performing yet so everything will go off without a hitch which is what you want to achieve for the next 10 to 15 minutes. </p>
<p>Knowing enough about Magic Tricks to make solid, informed choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you&#8217;ve just learned about Magic Tricks, you should have nothing to worry about.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>How to Make Your Own Magic Tricks</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:47:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>How to Find Magic Trick Equipment and Which Ones To Get</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[use of cups and balls are also popular because these are available in different shapes, colors, sizes and material. You just have to see which one are you most comfortable with using. The best are perhaps sponge balls because they are easy on the hands and can easily be hidden. For magicians who want to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>  use of cups and balls are also popular because these are available in different shapes, colors, sizes and material. You just have to see which one are you most comfortable with using. The best are perhaps sponge balls because they are easy on the hands and can easily be hidden. </p>
<p>For magicians who want to cover something as they are performing a   trick, use silk and not an ordinary 100% cotton handkerchief because they are much bigger and available in different colors. </p>
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<p><!-- ~~ads~~ --> So, go shopping or make your own. Just remember that you make it happen and not what you use. Be sure to practice your tricks until you get it perfectly so there won&#8217;t be any problems when you finally perform before a large audience. </p>
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		<title>Cool Card Magic Tricks</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:16:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You should be able to find several indispensable facts about Magic Tricks in the following paragraphs. If there&#8217;s at least one fact you didn&#8217;t know before, imagine the difference it might make. Some of the most common magic tricks that you will see being performed at shows are those that require cards. Card magic tricks [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You should be able to find several indispensable facts about Magic Tricks in the following paragraphs. If there&#8217;s at least one fact you didn&#8217;t know before,   imagine the difference it might make.</p>
<p>Some of the most common magic tricks that you will see being performed at shows are those that require cards. Card magic tricks have been popular at performances and yet they continue to mesmerize audiences. There are many different types of card tricks that make use of various techniques to achieve their level of surprise and astonishment among audiences.  Here are some simple card magic tricks that you can try out on your own.</p>
<p>ABRACADABRA Card Trick<br />
This card trick is a self-working card trick if you know how to do it step by step. This card magic trick requires 21 cards from any deck. In order to perform the trick, try to deal three rows of card into a table with their faces up. Then try to place the next set of cards atop the previous ones and do this with the other cards until you get three sets with seven cards each. Make sure that you lay them on the table with each face of the cards visible to the audience. </p>
<p>Get a volunteer and ask him or her to think of a card fro any of the three groups that lay on the table. Tell them to remember it. Next, try to let him or her tell you from which group that card belongs. Once told, pick up one group of cards and then place it on top of the chosen group with the other placed at the bottom of the chosen group.</p>
<p>You can see that there&#8217;s practical value in learning more about Magic Tricks. Can you think of ways to apply what&#8217;s been covered so   far?</p>
<p>Next, try to deal the card the same way as you have done previously, by laying the cards in groups of three with seven cards each. Now ask the volunteer from which group the chosen cards can be found. Once the chosen group is given, carefully collect each group of cards with the chosen group still sandwiched from the other two. Once the process has been done three times, you are now ready to choose the volunteer&#8217;s card.</p>
<p>Now hold the cards face down in your hand. Try to ask the volunteer if he or she has heard about the word ABRACADABRA. Tell the audience that it is a magic word that will help you find the volunteer&#8217;s card. As you   deal the cards one by one, do so by spelling the word ABRACADABRA as each card is being dealt. Once you have reached the last &#8220;A&#8221; stop for a moment and turn the card face up. That card would be the volunteer&#8217;s chosen card. Doing the process perfectly would always get you the chosen card along with knowing how to spell ABRACADABRA correctly.</p>
<p>Simple Card Trick<br />
Here is a simple card trick that would not require anything to remember or practice. It is simply a matter of natural probability used for amazing effects with cards.   This trick can make use of  any ordinary 52-card deck. <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>When a volunteer has chosen two numbers from one to ten, try to deal the cards one   after the other face up. Surely enough you will find them surprisingly either together or with just one card separating them from one another. It can have a baffling effect on the audience, but it is a trick that is made possible by pure probability. </p>
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		<title>How to Perform Magic Tricks on the Streets</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever seen David Blaine perform magic tricks? Most of these can be seen on television and you can do the same thing with the proper training. But how do you get started? What you wear on the street is different from what you wear in a children&#8217;s party so don&#8217;t even think of wearing a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever seen David Blaine perform magic tricks? Most of these can be seen on television and you can do the same thing with the proper training. But how do you get started?</p>
<p>What you wear on the street is different from what you wear in a children&#8217;s party so don&#8217;t even think of wearing a tall black hat and suit. But still, you will need to wear a comfortable outfit and don&#8217;t forget to bring with you some tools for the trick. </p>
<p>To become a street magician, you must first learn some simple magic tricks. Ideally, these should have a lot of movement and color so that you will not only get the   attention of a few people but   a crowd. Some examples of those being used often include cards, coins, levitation and rings. </p>
<p>So you know nothing will go wrong, call a few friends over and perform in front of them. If the magic tricks go without any hitches, then good for you. Just keep practicing and do it also in front of others since this will help build your confidence. However, if there are some mistakes, be sure to fix it and don&#8217;t be afraid to get some feedback from them.</p>
<p>Once you begin to move beyond basic background information, you begin to realize that there&#8217;s more to Magic Tricks than you may have first thought. </p>
<p>To be a good magician, you also have to a good entertainer. You achieve that by adding dialogue or a script to your act. Making people laugh and smile is a sign that you are amusing them. Once you have enough skill, you can get  someone from the audience to help you perform the act  <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p><!-- ~~ads~~ -->so he or she can feel that they are part of the show.   </p>
<p>Wearing a comfortable outfit is just a small part of the show. To draw a crowd, you have to select a place that has a lot of traffic as this will likely attract more attention. A good example could be near the subway station. Ideally, the area should be closed off to vehicular traffic. If there is a place where street magic is done regularly, find a spot there to put on your show. </p>
<p>The first act is the most important so make sure that it is very good so that others who walk by will stop and see what is going on. Make sure to make your voice loud yet clear so even people in the back can hear what you are saying. As mentioned before, get people from the audience to help you out because street magicians do not have any assistants whenever they perform a show. </p>
<p>When you are ending the act, don&#8217;t forget to ask for donations by putting a hat on the ground or carrying this around the crowd. Most people give a small contribution which is not bad for a few minutes of work. Don&#8217;t   forget to thank them   and try to come up with better tricks so there is always something different each time you go to your spot. </p>
<p>Performing magic tricks in the streets won&#8217;t help you make a fortune but it is a lot of fun. Who knows? You could get lucky and someone there in the audience could just give you that big break you were looking for or maybe hire you to do a small gig which will probably pay more than the dollars and pennies you find inside that hat. </p>
<p>Those who only know one or two facts about Magic Tricks can be confused by misleading information. The best way to help those who are misled is to gently correct them with the truths you&#8217;re learning here.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, owner of this excellent site:   <a href="http://www.freeproductprofitsclub.com"><b>Product   Profits Club</b></a> (click to claim your FREE membership)</p>
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		<title>The Torn and Restored Magic Trick</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever seen someone tear a piece of paper and within a few seconds witness it put back together? If you think about it, that is not possible. But if you know the secret of this magic trick, you can achieve the same results. For this, you will need to prepare a few things. Lets say [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever seen someone tear a piece of paper and within a few seconds witness it put back together? If you think about it, that is not possible. But if you know the secret of this magic trick, you can achieve the same results. </p>
<p>For this, you will need to prepare a few things. Lets say   you are using a playing card   and before you perform the trick, rip off already a piece of the card of the same color and suit you will be using to make people believe that is going to be the one you are going to tear. </p>
<p>When you are ready, place the card facing in front  of you and fold it into four pieces. <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>In essence you are holding two cards with the extra torn card piece pressed by your thumb onto the side of the card that is facing you. You rip down the upper middle piece of the card stopping at the center and then fold down the upper right corner and slide out the card which you ripped earlier making people believe that you just tore it in front of them. </p>
<p>I trust that what you&#8217;ve read so far has been informative. The following section should go a long way toward clearing up any uncertainty that may remain.</p>
<p>To make the trick more believable, you rip it one more time by folding what is now the lower right   corner behind the card. As you are bending the piece back, you slide the extra piece into view again and rip it off. Don&#8217;t forget to put this behind the card and fold the card in half again. </p>
<p>You rip the card one more time and when you are done, you fan the pieces to make everyone see that there are three pieces of one card in your hand. You can even call someone in the audience to check it and then when you set the torn pieces on the table, you take away the loose piece using your thumb and hide this in your hand by using a finger palm move. </p>
<p>With one hand, you make the second card come out which was never torn in the first place appear out of nowhere which can be examined by the person you called earlier and be surprised to see that the card has been restored to its original form. As for the torn card that is hidden in the other hand, quickly slide this in your pocket and bring your hand out   so no one will know   that you made a switch. </p>
<p>The torn and restored magic trick can be performed in 6 simple steps. Don&#8217;t expect to learn it overnight since it will take time to   master since you have to make sure that the torn area is proportionate with the one you will make everyone believe you will tear later. Otherwise, they will notice the difference and your people will know that you made a switch. </p>
<p>If you what to learn more magic tricks like this one, do some research by buying a book or looking for this in the web. Most of the information can be downloaded for   free so you can practice as many tricks as you can and impress whoever is watching.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit my latest venture: <a href="http://www.team-gvo.com"><b>GVO</b></a> to claim your $1 trial membership!</p>
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		<title>Learn Magic Card Tricks</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed. You can learn magic card tricks in order to have your friends or family [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today&#8217;s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed.</p>
<p>You can learn magic card tricks in order to have your friends or family spellbound by your skills. There are many magic tricks that depend on following a certain process or method. It is important for the magic student to learn about these different methods of magic card tricks in order to become a master.</p>
<p>One of the methods being used in magic card tricks is by employing a trick deck. A trick deck refers to a special deck of playing cards that has been altered in some ways in order to allow the magician or performer to do certain tricks with them. Trick   decks are usually used when sleight of hand might be difficult or impractical to use for certain tricks.</p>
<p>There are various types of trick decks that magicians use to do special magic tricks. One of them is the stripper deck. The stripper deck is a type of trick deck that allows a magician or performer to easily control the location of a card or group of cards even after being shuffled by a spectator. The stripper deck always allows the performer to cut to the selected card or put a selected card at the   top or bottom of the deck  with just a few shuffles. <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>If you base what you do on inaccurate information, you might be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Make sure you get the whole Magic Tricks story from informed sources.</p>
<p>The Svengali deck is another type of trick deck used by magicians to perform certain magic card tricks. The Svengali deck usually allows certain tricks to be performed with almost no skill required. Most tricks done with the Svengali deck are known to be self-working. This trick deck can be   riffled or even shuffled to give the illusion that it is quite an ordinary deck of cards. But using the Svengali deck can allow the performer to have a chosen card appear at any part of the deck. </p>
<p>Force decks are the kind of trick decks used to force a spectator to choose a particular card. One of the most common of force decks is one that contains identical cards. This way, the magician already knows what the spectator is choosing even with the illusion of   letting the spectator choose from a number of different cards. But the performer is always careful not to let the audience see that faces of the identical cards of the force deck in order for the   trick to be successful.</p>
<p>A marked deck is another specially made trick deck that is characterized by certain marks that only the performer knows about. The marked deck may look just   like an ordinary card to the   spectator, but such cards usually have subtle marks on the decorative side of the deck of cards that tell the performer about what each one is.  The marks can either be placed at certain positions to indicate the number of the card and at a certain color to indicate the suit. </p>
<p>There are other trick decks that performers make use of to do their amazing magic card tricks. Some of these trick cards require some practice and a bit of knowledge to use correctly and to do tricks quite successfully. Learning always is important even in doing magic tricks. </p>
<p>Of course, it&#8217;s impossible to put everything about Magic Tricks into just one article. But you can&#8217;t deny that you&#8217;ve just added to your understanding about Magic Tricks, and that&#8217;s time well spent.</p>
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