Is magic real? This question has been asked for centuries and today we are going to show you the truth. Unfortunately, magic is not real. It’s all illusions and sleight of hand that when performed skillfully, they fool everyone to believe that something magical is happening. Even though the only code that magicians follow is to never reveal the secrets behind their tricks, some of the most interesting tricks have been debunked by specialists and today we are going to show you the best ones.
Is magic real? This question has been asked for centuries and today we are going to show you the truth. Unfortunately, magic is not real. It’s all illusions and sleight of hand that when performed skillfully, they fool everyone to believe that something magical is happening. Even though the only code that magicians follow is to never reveal the secrets behind their tricks, some of the most interesting tricks have been debunked by specialists and today we are going to show you the best ones.
A true magician is not someone who dresses in fancy clothes and points a stick that makes rabbits pop out of a hat. A true magician is someone who has spent years mastering certain sleight of hand skills that will fool anyone who is watching them. Just take the upcoming trick for example.
A true magician is not someone who dresses in fancy clothes and points a stick that makes rabbits pop out of a hat. A true magician is someone who has spent years mastering certain sleight of hand skills that will fool anyone who is watching them. Just take the upcoming trick for example.
The trick of cutting the magician’s assistant in half is one of the most amazing ones and there is no doubt about that. However, as the picture featured above shows us, this trick is only possible due to the flexibility of the assistants.
The trick of cutting the magician’s assistant in half is one of the most amazing ones and there is no doubt about that. However, as the picture featured above shows us, this trick is only possible due to the flexibility of the assistants.
Pulling a rabbit from a hat is one of the most famous magician tricks and people love to see it. Just like the previous trick on our list, this is also an illusion that when performed flawlessly, makes people believe in magic.
Pulling a rabbit from a hat is one of the most famous magician tricks and people love to see it. Just like the previous trick on our list, this is also an illusion that when performed flawlessly, makes people believe in magic.
Have you ever wondered how magician make smoke from their fingers? Do they just rub their fingers really fast? The answer is that they have a matchbox glued to their fingertips.
Have you ever wondered how magician make smoke from their fingers? Do they just rub their fingers really fast? The answer is that they have a matchbox glued to their fingertips.
Everyone who has seen the Matrix knows that bending spoons is a difficult trick that only the Prophet and the Chosen One can do. Well, it looks like the trick has always been to hide a small silver coin in the palm of your hand.
Everyone who has seen the Matrix knows that bending spoons is a difficult trick that only the Prophet and the Chosen One can do. Well, it looks like the trick has always been to hide a small silver coin in the palm of your hand.
David Copperfield shocked the entire world when he made the Statue of Liberty disappear back in 1983. The live audience was stunned because they couldn’t understand how the magician made this work. The secret was the use of clever illumination.
David Copperfield shocked the entire world when he made the Statue of Liberty disappear back in 1983. The live audience was stunned because they couldn’t understand how the magician made this work. The secret was the use of clever illumination.
Want to know how to make a truck disappear? Just put a big drape in front of it and while you are talking to the audience, have someone get in the truck and drive it away. This trick only works on TV.
Want to know how to make a truck disappear? Just put a big drape in front of it and while you are talking to the audience, have someone get in the truck and drive it away. This trick only works on TV.
This is the most impressive trick that you will see performed on the streets. Even though this is just an illusion, pulling it off is not easy at all. The magician needs to have the incredible balance and power of will to stand in an uncomfortable spot.
This is the most impressive trick that you will see performed on the streets. Even though this is just an illusion, pulling it off is not easy at all. The magician needs to have the incredible balance and power of will to stand in an uncomfortable spot.
This illusion will work if the viewers see the magician from the front. Wearing baggy pants, getting into that posture, and using a plastic mannequin from the knees up will do the trick!
This illusion will work if the viewers see the magician from the front.
Wearing baggy pants, getting into that posture, and using a plastic mannequin from the knees up will do the trick!
This is a variation of the previous trick and it’s a little bit more difficult to pull off. However, no one can deny the fact that this genie looks awesome.
This is a variation of the previous trick and it’s a little bit more difficult to pull off. However, no one can deny the fact that this genie looks awesome.
The reason why all magician assistants wear long dresses when they are doing the levitation trick is because they are hooked onto the magician with a special device. The reason why all magician assistants wear long dresses when they are doing the levitation trick is because they are hooked onto the magician with a special device.
This picture does a better job of showing us how the levitation mechanism works. The magician needs to stay firmly on his feet in order to not drop the assistant and not just that, but the has to use the hoop in order to mesmerize the live audience.
This picture does a better job of showing us how the levitation mechanism works. The magician needs to stay firmly on his feet in order to not drop the assistant and not just that, but the has to use the hoop in order to mesmerize the live audience.
Have you ever wondered how does a magician turn $1 into $100? The trick is to cleverly fold the $1 bill in a special way so that it can be hidden behind the magician’s fingers so that he can replace it with the bigger bill.
Have you ever wondered how does a magician turn $1 into $100? The trick is to cleverly fold the $1 bill in a special way so that it can be hidden behind the magician’s fingers so that he can replace it with the bigger bill.
The walking on water trick was introduced to TV by the famous Chris Angel and the secret to making this possible is to use a plexiglass structure. The Plexiglas material is reflective and it will look just like the water’s surface.
The walking on water trick was introduced to TV by the famous Chris Angel and the secret to making this possible is to use a plexiglass structure. The Plexiglas material is reflective and it will look just like the water’s surface.
This guy hasn't been impaled! He is comfortably laying on a platform that supports his upper body, and the spike comes from a device attached to his chest.
This guy hasn't been impaled!
He is comfortably laying on a platform that supports his upper body, and the spike comes from a device attached to his chest.
While Michael Jackson might not have been a magician, his famous leaning move in Smooth Criminal deserves an appearance on our list. The trick to making this possible is to wear a special pair of shoes that can be hooked to a nail on the stage.
While Michael Jackson might not have been a magician, his famous leaning move in Smooth Criminal deserves an appearance on our list. The trick to making this possible is to wear a special pair of shoes that can be hooked to a nail on the stage.
This special trick is called the Zig-Zag Lady and it took a long while for specialists to discover what is the secret behind it. Well, it looks the assistant needs to be really flexible in order to make this trick and fool the audience.
This special trick is called the Zig-Zag Lady and it took a long while for specialists to discover what is the secret behind it. Well, it looks the assistant needs to be really flexible in order to make this trick and fool the audience.
You might have seen many magicians pull this trick off and some take it to the next level by swallowing flaming swords. The cool thing about this is that there is no trick. This is actually a difficult skill to master and it’s also super dangerous.
You might have seen many magicians pull this trick off and some take it to the next level by swallowing flaming swords. The cool thing about this is that there is no trick. This is actually a difficult skill to master and it’s also super dangerous.
This one is not that magical once you learn how it's done. You can even perform it at a party! The trick is to make people tell you the name of celebrities and just write one of them on all of the notes... Then, it's time for some magic!
This one is not that magical once you learn how it's done.
You can even perform it at a party! The trick is to make people tell you the name of celebrities and just write one of them on all of the notes... Then, it's time for some magic!
Once you chose 'Brad Pitt' for instance, you write his name on all the notes without others seeing what you're writing. All the notes in the hat have the same names and when you take out one note, you'll predict it's Brad Pitt!
Once you chose 'Brad Pitt' for instance, you write his name on all the notes without others seeing what you're writing.
All the notes in the hat have the same names and when you take out one note, you'll predict it's Brad Pitt!
The way that the magician’s assistant gets out of the water tank is by learning how to loosen locks and hinges so that the magician can get rid of them with one simple touch. This can be done by purposely using fake locks.
The way that the magician’s assistant gets out of the water tank is by learning how to loosen locks and hinges so that the magician can get rid of them with one simple touch. This can be done by purposely using fake locks.
As we can tell from this picture, the best thing that a magician who wants to shock the world can do is to find a skillful assistant. As we can tell from this picture, the best thing that a magician who wants to shock the world can do is to find a skillful assistant.
One of the most fun party tricks that you will see is the floating cup. The trick to making this work is to simply poke a hole in one side of the cup.
One of the most fun party tricks that you will see is the floating cup. The trick to making this work is to simply poke a hole in one side of the cup.
Magicians must have really strong teeth if they can break coins in half all day long, right? While they might have good teeth, these are not regular coins. They can be found at any magic shop and they will snap in two without any resistance.
Magicians must have really strong teeth if they can break coins in half all day long, right? While they might have good teeth, these are not regular coins. They can be found at any magic shop and they will snap in two without any resistance.
David Copperfield used this trick to stun his audience, but how did he do it? He used a lit sheet and it all looked like he walked through the wall. Here's the secret behind the illusion in the next image.
David Copperfield used this trick to stun his audience, but how did he do it?
He used a lit sheet and it all looked like he walked through the wall. Here's the secret behind the illusion in the next image.
There was an actual tunnel under the wall that would let the illusionist trick the audience. Building a fake set for this trick shows how much dedication goes into performing an amazing show!
There was an actual tunnel under the wall that would let the illusionist trick the audience.
Building a fake set for this trick shows how much dedication goes into performing an amazing show!
How did the teared up signed card 'magically' put itself together? This one is easy. The illusionist tears a folded card he had in his pocket and the signed one is safe!
How did the teared up signed card 'magically' put itself together?
This one is easy. The illusionist tears a folded card he had in his pocket and the signed one is safe!
This is quite a great trick! You will see the magician pour water in a cup and then he transforms it into ice cubes. How can you do that? Here are some short steps you have to prep before the magic trick...
This is quite a great trick!
You will see the magician pour water in a cup and then he transforms it into ice cubes. How can you do that? Here are some short steps you have to prep before the magic trick...
What you will need is a sponge on the bottom of the cup and ice cubes over it. After you pour some water, the sponge will absorb it and then you scoop the ice and show it to the audience!
What you will need is a sponge on the bottom of the cup and ice cubes over it.
After you pour some water, the sponge will absorb it and then you scoop the ice and show it to the audience!
Two screens are cut so that you can put your hand between them. The black screen covers 2 mirror panels that move forward when the performance begins. After pulling the hand, the assistants will shift the real mirror to the front! That's quite a construction...
Two screens are cut so that you can put your hand between them.
The black screen covers 2 mirror panels that move forward when the performance begins. After pulling the hand, the assistants will shift the real mirror to the front! That's quite a construction...