I am in need of some new simple magic tricks capable of impressing young children and inebriated adults. [more inside]
posted by AzzaMcKazza on Dec 1, 2009 - 17 answers

MagicFilter: How best to shoot sparks from your hand? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Jan 19, 2009 - 3 answers

I've recently been enamored by card tricks that appear to be magic. Can anyone suggest reputable teachers/mentors and study guides?
posted by jasonspaceman on May 3, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I find video of Ricky Jay performing? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Nov 6, 2006 - 3 answers

I want to learn magic. [more inside]
posted by spiderwire on Jul 15, 2006 - 10 answers

The Boomerang Card Trick: While in Vegas over the weekend, I saw a magician throw a playing card such that it went around is body and returned to his hand. Didn't look like a "trick" so much as a very specialized way of throwing a card. Supposedly Ricky Jay has written about this in the past, but the book in which it is described is out of print. Anyone know where I can learn how to do this?
posted by aladfar on May 10, 2004 - 12 answers