The Secret Behind the Underwater Chain Escape
Legendary magician Harry Houdini was famous for getting out of handcuffs and he had quite a few tricks in order to do so. He knew almost every kind of cuffs and was such an expert that he could just hit some pairs at a certain angle and make them pop open.
He also kept master keys hidden in his hands or under his sleeves. He could usually get out of a pair of handcuffs in seconds and then take his time unwrapping the chains just to build up suspense. It is important to remember, that magicians who do these kinds of tricks are experts and this is not a trick you should try at home.
Turning $1 into $100 – Explained
Just like many close-up magic tricks, this is all about quick fingers and misdirection. The audience may only see a $1 bill, but there is a larger bill carefully folded and taped to the back.
The magician then folds the $1 bill in the same manner and then quickly turns everything over so that the larger bill is in front. The larger bill is unfolded and now the $1 is taped to the back. This is an easy trick to pull off if you have the patience to practice your folding skills.
Underwater Chain Escape
One of the most breathtaking and iconic magic tricks around is the underwater chain escape. The magician is handcuffed and wrapped in chains and then jumps or is pushed into water.
The magician must unlock the cuffs, undo the chains and make his way out before running out of air. The audience are literally at the edge of their seats while time is counting down.
Putting A Ripped Card Back Together
This trick is a lot of fun and can be seen on stage, on the street or even in a bar. A magician picks a random audience member and asks them to sign a playing card. He then takes the card folds it into four pieces and rips it along the fold lines in front of them.
Soon after, he amazes the audience by having the card magically reappear unharmed. Leaving us to wonder if he can repair the hole in our favorite shirt that we’ve been hanging onto since high school.
The secret to Putting A Ripped Card Back Together
Unfortunately, a good tailor is a better bet for that shirt, because the card was never really ripped in the first place.
The magician actually has two cards in his hands when he is folding the signed card. He rips the backup card while leaving the signed card intact. He uses his fingers to hide the folded intact card and pulls it out unharmed at the end of the trick.