Glitz, glamorous assistants and the occasional white rabbit are images - if you mind the pun - conjured up when you think of magic tricks. But really, there’s a far deeper thinking behind the magician ...

In this fun video, Magician Chris Webb shows you how to perform the paper fix trick, an illusion which involves asking an audience member to rip a piece of paper into four and you appearing to put it ...

The researchers from the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science gave a computer program the outline of how a magic jigsaw puzzle and a mind reading card trick work, as well the results ...

Magic tricks have a timeless appeal, especially when it comes to entertaining children. Simple illusions can captivate young minds and spark their curiosity about how the world works. Here are eight ...

Why do we enjoy looking at magic? Everyone knows these are tricks and not "real". It's not as though we don't know our senses are being deceived. But we still watch and wait for the reveal. It might ...

All you need is a pack of ordinary playing cards and some patience. Watch the video carefully and follow Joel's steps. Remember practice makes perfect, so keep trying the trick, and to really wow your ...

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From the self-fixing rubber band to the classic disappearing coin, impress your friends and family with these simple yet show-stopping magic tricks. In this episode, Magician Chris Webb shows you how ...

Anyone who has caught Dynamo on any of his tours will have been wowed by his magical prowess - but science says it's not as special as you think. Magicians are fooling audiences into thinking they're ...

Why do we fall for magic? The secret lies in clever psychological tricks that exploit gaps in our brains. Magic is an art form, and magicians don’t easily reveal their methods. But over the years they ...

And what more fun can you have than amazing your friends and family with a magic trick? Before you read on here, you’ll need to have mastered the magic trick that Paul calls the Australian Magician’s ...