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Magic Trick of the Week, Lesson 8: Penny to Half Dollar

I remember reading about this trick when I was a kid! It’s one of those magic tricks that’s as fun to practice as it is to perform. Learn how to turn a penny into a half dollar (or a smaller object into a larger one) by watching the video below. After learning the secret, feel


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Magic Trick of the Week, Lesson 7: Dollar Bill Suspension

Ready to conjure up some fun?  This gravity-defying feat will do the trick!  Materials: a dollar bill quarter


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Virtual Magic Show San Diego, CA Isaiah’s 11th Birthday Party

I just had a blast performing a virtual magic show for a birthday party in San Diego, California. Keep reading to see how this family took their socially-distanced birthday to a whole new level!  A Magical Virtual Birthday Party  The guest of honor, Isaiah, was turning 11. Because Isaiah loves card tricks and sleight-of-hand, his Mom


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Magic Trick of the Week, Lesson 6: Roll Up Magic

Ever wish you could change positions with someone or something?   In today’s trick, you’ll learn how to make two pieces of paper – or even dollar bills – magically change positions! Materials:  Two different colored pieces of paper OR 2 different dollar bills (ex: $1 and $5) 


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Virtual Magic Show Tips: Lights, Camera… Abracadabra!

Let me guess… you’re planning a virtual magic show, and want to make sure it’s fun and runs smoothly?   And for my next trick… ;-) Hi, I’m Evan, or ‘Magic Evan,’ and after performing virtual magic shows for events in New York, Switzerland, California, Ireland – and all around the world – I offer you


Magic Trick of the Week, Lesson 5: Slap Dash Coin

Floating, disappearing, restoring, transporting… … these are just some of the effects magicians perform.   For each effect, there are dozens and dozens of methods. Last week we learned how to make a coin magically travel from your pocket to your hand… …and this week I’m sharing another method to achieve the “coins across” effect.   


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Magic Trick of the Week, Lesson 4: Come Back Coin

One of the coolest things you can do as a magician is called a transposition.  A transposition is when you cause something to disappear from one place…. and magically re-appear in another.  David Copperfield, one of the greatest illusionists of all time, used to perform an illusion where he made an audience member disappear from


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7 Simple Ways to Make Your Child’s Zoom Birthday Party Extra Special

Considering a Zoom birthday party for your child? If you’re struggling with the idea of throwing a virtual party amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re certainly not alone. The good news is there are still some easy ways to make the party really fun and special.  Hi, I’m Evan, or ‘Magic Evan,’ a professional magician based


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Magic Trick of the Week, Lesson 3: Hypno Staw

It’s magic time! Last week, you learned how to magically turn a spoon into a fork… and this week, you’ll learn the secret to hypnotizing a straw! Materials you need:  a plastic straw (or another light object) Watch the video below to see and learn this trick!


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Virtual Birthday Magic Show, Nola’s 8th Birthday Party Celebration

Searching for virtual birthday party ideas? Keep reading to see how much fun a magic show on Zoom can be! Virtual Birthday Party Celebration The birthday girl was turning 8, and the plan was to celebrate at home with friends and family.  Because of the COVID-19 quarantine, the original plan was cancelled… but the fun



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