The master demonstrating some great card work.

Change Bag of Tricks, Oddities and Wonders
This column is devoted to magic tricks, ideas, concepts and “what not” for your enjoyment and benefit. There is no particular rule as to what goes here, it’s an open stage for anyone of our members or initiates to submit something they would like to share. We also find interesting websites and posts on-line and link them here.
Don Allen was a master. See him perform TV. Thanks to Westley Annis for the submission.
A comedy classic from Steve martin appearing on the Johnny Carson show. Get ready to howl!
Westly Annis sent in this U-Tube of Penn and Teller performing the chair suspension. Its poetry in motion. Watch and marvel at its simplistic presentation and grand reaction.
Legend Walter Zaney Blaney explains his theory on what makes a good or challenging audience. Listen to the master and learn!
Want to listen to some great shows about magic and other topics? Sit by a radio with a bowl of popcorn and a cold beverage. Hours of fun listening.
You won’t believe your eyes with this one! Watch closely…. Thanks to compeer Eddie Adams for submitting this cool video.
This is one older generation magicians can relate to and even the younger set if they have ever been to a brick and mortar magic shop. Submitted by Compeer Irwin Royes.
Beautiful and unique presentation by a Japanese artist with rings. Imagine the hours of practice that it took to achieve such perfection.
A fascinating look at the great Houdini published in the Jewish Exponent, January 2011. Thanks to compeer Irwin Royes who submitted the article.
A 1941 classic Disney cartoon that is as fresh and funny today as it was 50 years ago. Click and enjoy!
Roy Zaltsman is a professional mentalist and the organizer of the annual Magic At the Red Sea convention in Israel. A LipDub clip is a one-shot video clip. It is done by one camera man who switches from performer to performer every few seconds. Each performer sings a line from a song which is playing in the background.
The famous comedy team does a hilarious magic routine exposing the workings. Do you think magicians of the day protested? Submitted by Irwin Royes
This video offers some cool moves with the public in a Japanese city. Thanks to Gerald Bagley, member, Assembly 36, for the submission.
Here’s an interactive magic trick that works across the web and you can have fun performing it for your friends.
A spectator shuffles a deck and cuts it and drops it into the pocket of your coat. You locate the aces in a unique and mystifying way.
Vaudeville-era magician, “The Coney Island Fakir”; perfected ‘Misers’ Dream’ of catching coins out of thin air. Enjoy this clip from a TV appearance.
A rubber band mysteriously jumps from your pinkie and ring fingers to the first and middle fingers of the same hand and then back again.
In the movie Freaks, Johnny Eck is featured. Very few people know he was a magician. Blackstone & Rajah Raboid are mentioned- Irwin Royes, member
Alright, this is not a version of the big stage illusion where a magician appears to saw a lady in half; but you can make and perform this yourself.
The Dick Cavett Show (Nov. 7, 1977) Slydini, a legendary magician, performs for Cavett.
One of the most provocative illusionists of our time. Visit his website for videos of his award winning TV program and all the latest news about him.
Jordan Goldklang, 22, of Mill Valley will be a senior at Indiana University in Bloomington, majoring in magic.
Folk figure, boxer, college student in Montreal, he gained fame as the man who sucker-punched magician Harry Houdini. Submitted by Irwin Royes
Here is a 4 King Card Trick and a link to quite a few more card routines of varying skill levels. Try one or all!
Top Hat of Links
There are thousands of websites on magic. Here are few favorites and those of our members who have submitted them for posting here:
LYBRARY.COM, e-books on Magic | |
A huge amount of magic tricks, illusions, moves, techniques and concepts, starting from the earliest descriptions in the 16th century to the latest hot magic. |
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, defines Magic | |
Researching magic? Want to know all about its origins, classifications and definitions. Wikipedia offers a nice overview with links to get more detail. |
Wayne Houchin- Magician + Performer | |
Wayne has marketed Sinful, AKA Quarter Through Soda Can, Stigmata, Indecent and Distortion. His THREAD illusion was performed by Criss Angel on National TV. |
David Hira-International Performer | |
David is a full time professional magical entertainer and keynote speaker. If you have an interest in being a pro, study the best….. David is top shelf! |
Jojo the Clown and Magician | |
Jojo provides entertainment for trade shows, festivals and fairs, shopping malls, schools, hotels, riverboats, casinos, restaurants, and private parties. |
Sankey Magic | |
Jay Sankey is a world renowned magician specializing in “in your face” magic. He has a newsletter and lots of U-Tube videos that you will enjoy watching. |
Penquin Magic | |
One of the best collections of videos of magic for sale on the internet. Go here to view some really cool cutting edge demos. |
Trigg Magic | |
Trigg Burrage’s passion for magic is reflected in his energetic stage presence and original ideas. |
The Society of American Magicians | |
The Society of American Magicians founded in 1902 in Martinka’s magic shop in NY City is the oldest and most prestigious international magic organization in the world. |
Lee Asher Blog | |
A terrific collection of magicians as seen on U-Tube all in one location. Sit back and take a journey like no other. Highly recommended. |
The Society of Young Magicians | |
A world-wide organization for youth, the purpose of the SYM is to promote interest in magic and personal growth with skills acquired from performing. |
Jerome Murat | |
Truly amazing mime/magic act. Very clever use of zombie principal by one of France’s greatest mime artists. |