There are literally thousands of different magic tricks performed daily , and many magicians work very hard to create new ones. Although it would be a challenge to list all of these individual tricks , almost all of them share some common mechanisms or techniques. By studying these basic forms of magic , one might be able to figure out how a great illusion or escape achieved . Many times , the secret of a trick is not the mechanism or technique in itself , but the artistry of the performer and the manipulation of his or her audience .
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Some magic tricks are considered self - employment . Anyone privy to the secret or the science behind the trick can perform successfully every time . Passing quarter through a dime-sized hole is an example of a self - working trick . The magician bend a piece of paper with a dime-sized hole in the middle , then placing fourth in the divided hole . By bending both sides of the hole , the quarter will have to fall through without tearing the paper. Some tricks involving mathematics or cards are also considered self - employment , because the order of the cards or numbers will not change.
Others work with gimmicks. The objects used in some magic tricks altered in some way to guarantee a successful outcome. A gimmicked card may have two different uniforms depending on which half the magician chooses to reveal. A gimmicked coin can be rigged to bend in half and reassemble the same "magic".
Some magicians use fake thumbs or other accessories to keep the data disappeared . An elastic band or complex system hook-and-string can pull objects from the eyes quickly . Objects break through psychic powers may actually suffer from tension -filled spring loaded in the table. These types of magic tricks are based on concealment and misdirection to function as planned .
Magic tricks performed close-up often rely on misdirection and superior handling skills . Magicians make coins appear to disappear with the use of controlled drops or throws . An experienced magician can place an object in one hand and use misdirection to convince the public transfer has occurred . Meanwhile , the magician has plenty of time to hide the coin in the palm or pocket.
The same principle of misdirection and manipulation also powers many card tricks . A card can be shown to the public, but will not necessarily be the same unseen card is placed back in the deck . Magic on misdirection and manipulation often require months of practice before it can be performed in front of a live audience .
Another type of magic trick popular with the public is the illusion stage . These are often performed on a large scale , with beautiful assistants help the magician and elaborate light or music cues that guides action . The illusions are mainly based on deception sense of shared vision .
Mirrors held at precise angles between them can hide the houses under the table . An assistant can be seen entering a box , but both can be really visible head and legs . A blade may appear to penetrate the body of an assistant , but the box actually contains a lot more space . Even the disappearance of an incredibly large object like an airplane jet based on the perception of the object is still in the same position .
Finally , some magic tricks are based gimmickry and real physical abilities . Getaways and extreme stunts require a higher level of physical strength and flexibility . Legendary escape artist Harry Houdini relied equally on hidden keys and locks gimmicked as it did on brute force . Escaping from a straitjacket standard , for example , requires knowledge of various restrictions and the ability to produce sufficient slack while strapped inside of his assistants . Hanging upside down really helps the process, even though the public may think that is a major complication . Extreme magic tricks take the basic techniques of misdirection and illusion to a higher level of dramatic performance .
Others work with gimmicks. The objects used in some magic tricks altered in some way to guarantee a successful outcome. A gimmicked card may have two different uniforms depending on which half the magician chooses to reveal. A gimmicked coin can be rigged to bend in half and reassemble the same "magic".
Some magicians use fake thumbs or other accessories to keep the data disappeared . An elastic band or complex system hook-and-string can pull objects from the eyes quickly . Objects break through psychic powers may actually suffer from tension -filled spring loaded in the table. These types of magic tricks are based on concealment and misdirection to function as planned .
Magic tricks performed close-up often rely on misdirection and superior handling skills . Magicians make coins appear to disappear with the use of controlled drops or throws . An experienced magician can place an object in one hand and use misdirection to convince the public transfer has occurred . Meanwhile , the magician has plenty of time to hide the coin in the palm or pocket.
The same principle of misdirection and manipulation also powers many card tricks . A card can be shown to the public, but will not necessarily be the same unseen card is placed back in the deck . Magic on misdirection and manipulation often require months of practice before it can be performed in front of a live audience .
Another type of magic trick popular with the public is the illusion stage . These are often performed on a large scale , with beautiful assistants help the magician and elaborate light or music cues that guides action . The illusions are mainly based on deception sense of shared vision .
Mirrors held at precise angles between them can hide the houses under the table . An assistant can be seen entering a box , but both can be really visible head and legs . A blade may appear to penetrate the body of an assistant , but the box actually contains a lot more space . Even the disappearance of an incredibly large object like an airplane jet based on the perception of the object is still in the same position .
Finally , some magic tricks are based gimmickry and real physical abilities . Getaways and extreme stunts require a higher level of physical strength and flexibility . Legendary escape artist Harry Houdini relied equally on hidden keys and locks gimmicked as it did on brute force . Escaping from a straitjacket standard , for example , requires knowledge of various restrictions and the ability to produce sufficient slack while strapped inside of his assistants . Hanging upside down really helps the process, even though the public may think that is a major complication . Extreme magic tricks take the basic techniques of misdirection and illusion to a higher level of dramatic performance .