The Levitating Card Trick – Secret
In this trick the magician really does let the audience member choose whatever card they want; the real secret is to return that card to the deck into the correct position. There is a special card at the end of the pack which is supported by a counterweight.
When the card is turned upside down a small pad with a sticky wax dot makes the whole thing go up and pop out of the deck.
The Secret Behind the Disappearing Matchstick Trick
To make this trick work all you need is either a match or a toothpick and a little glue. You use the glue on the edge of the match and stick it to the side of your thumb next to the nail.
When you want it to disappear simply straighten your fingers and thumb to keep it hidden. To make it reappear you just fold your thumb as if you were holding it. In a pinch, saliva can be used instead of glue, but the toothpick may fly off if the trick is performed too many times.
The Levitating Card Trick
As we’ve already seen, getting things to levitate is always interesting. In this classic magic trick, the item being levitated is a playing card, but not just any card, a card that was apparently chosen at random by someone in the audience.
The deck is then placed into a glass and the correct card just pops right out. But how could the magician know which card would be chosen? They couldn’t prepare for that, or could they?
The Can on A Card Trick
This trick is simple but still cool. The magician takes a can and places it on top of a playing card.
Despite all odds and the forces of gravity, the can stays upright on the paper-thin card. Is this magic or just a good balancing act?
The Can on A Card Trick Explained
If the person performing the trick gave you a good look at the back of the playing card, you would discover that instead of a straight line there was a “T” shape holding up the can. The “T” is created by folding a playing card in half, and then taping the folded part to the straight card the audience can see.
The two cards together are actually surprisingly strong and can even hold heavier items than just a can of soda.