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Start with an easy magic trick you can actually perform. GoodTricks gives you clear step-by-step instructions for cards, coins, mind reading, street magic and everyday-object magic.
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Try One of These First
New to magic? Pick one of these approachable tricks, learn it step by step and give it a try.
Borrowed Object
Climbing Finger Ring
Amaze your friends by making a borrowed finger ring appear to defy gravity.
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Coin Magic
Melt Coin Through Deck Of Cards
Astonish your friends by appearing to make a coin melt all the way through a deck of cards.
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Street Magic
Impossible Knot Escape
Tie an impossible-looking knot in a drinking straw, then escape it without cutting or breaking the straw.
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What Kind of Magic Do You Like?
Start with the props and performance style that interest you most.
Card Tricks
Self-working effects, sleight of hand, visual changes and impossible card revelations.
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Coin Tricks
Learn vanishes, appearances, transpositions and simple routines using ordinary coins.
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Mind Reading
Predictions, hidden information, psychological forces and beginner-friendly mentalism.
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Street Magic
Visual, direct effects inspired by close-up and modern street performers.
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Bar and Party Tricks
Fun challenges, clever bets and social tricks designed for relaxed informal settings.
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Optical Illusions
An entertaining mix of some of the most mind-boggling optical illusions you are ever likely to see. CAN YOU SEE ALL SEVEN HIDDEN NUMBERS IN THIS IMAGE ?
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More Tricks Worth Learning
Once you have one trick under your belt, explore these visual effects and classic magic ideas.
Visual Card Magic
Torn And Restored Card
A reasonably challenging method to appear to rip a playing card into pieces and then completely restore it, right under your audience's nose.
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Street Magic
Two Tricks With Candy
Learn to do two fun magic tricks with candy that will amaze your friends.
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Visual Card Magic
Rising Card Trick
Very visual, impossible looking trick where a card seems to rise out of the deck by itself..
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Magic is more than knowing the secret
A strong trick combines method, timing, presentation and practice. GoodTricks tutorials are designed to help you understand all four, so your performance feels entertaining instead of simply puzzling.
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Your Beginner Magic Path
Choose one simple trick today, practise it well and perform it before moving on. A small number of polished tricks will always create a stronger impression than a large number of unfinished ones.
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Choose one effect
Select a trick with simple props and a clear ending.
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Learn the method
Understand the secret before trying to perform quickly.
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Practise the presentation
Rehearse your words, timing and eye contact.
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Perform and improve
Start with a friendly audience and learn from the reaction.
About GoodTricks
Making Magic Easier to Learn
GoodTricks.net is a free learning resource for people who want to discover practical magic without being overwhelmed. The site covers classic tricks, clever modern effects and performance ideas using cards, coins, paper, cups and everyday objects for anyone to have a try.
The modern GoodTricks collection is being rebuilt around clearer instructions, better mobile reading, responsible performance and useful practice advice.
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