Cool playing card magic. Card tricks of various difficulty levels.
When it comes to table magic, card magic is so popular that it’s the first thing that comes to mind.
There’s a wide variety of tricks using playing cards, and the fact that the props are easy to carry is part of the appeal.
In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of cool card tricks that look difficult, regardless of their actual difficulty.
Card magic can make for a very dazzling performance once you get the hang of how to present it.
It’s pretty slick if you can remember a few and casually perform them somewhere.
Feel free to use this as inspiration for a show or a party piece.
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Cool playing card magic. Card tricks of various difficulty levels (31–40)
Two Illusionists
It’s a magic trick where the cards teleport one after another.
This one is quite advanced.
The pace is so fast it’s hard to keep up, so it makes a strong impression.
Even if you know the secret, it looks like it would take a lot of practice.
If you could pull this off at this speed, it would look really cool.
A simple magic trick you can do with three cards
This is a card trick that uses just three cards: two Jokers and the Ace of Diamonds! You place the three cards face down in a row, then, while keeping them face down, move them around in front of the spectator and have them guess where the Ace is.
You’ll need sleight-of-hand to secretly place the Ace in the middle while riffling the cards, as well as the technique of layering two cards to make them appear as a single card.
Four Kings
This trick is a magic effect where a King that has been cut into pieces is restored.
What you need are the Kings of Diamonds, Hearts, Spades, and Clubs, plus a pair of scissors.
One important point is to avoid making it seem like there are six cards when you first show the Kings.
Using a brand-new deck makes it even harder for the audience to catch on.
spring
The spring is a super cool technique where you instantly shoot a stack of cards from one hand to the other, just like a spring.
With practice, anyone can master it, so give it a try! The video explanations are easy to follow, so starting with those is recommended.
Combine it with other magic and you’ll create an even more refined impression.
If you perform it at shows or parties, you’re sure to captivate your audience.
Learn this move and enjoy the world of card magic even more!
Playing cards penetrating a table
It’s a magic trick where a playing card appears to pass through a glass table.
Performing it in places like a hotel lounge or bar adds to the atmosphere and makes it even more exciting.
It may seem difficult, but surprisingly it requires no setup or gimmicked cards, so you can perform it impromptu.
What you need is dexterity.
You’ll use basic techniques like controlling the selected card to second from the top instead of the very top, and inserting a finger between the packet to create a gap.
Of course, the card doesn’t actually penetrate the table, but it looks exactly like it does.
Once you master the deft hand movements, you can apply them to many other magic effects.
Cool card magic. Card magic of various difficulty levels (41–50)
The card placed on the hand switches (is swapped).
A magic trick where cards switch right before the audience’s eyes—that’s the “cards switch while resting on the hand” routine.
This is a full-fledged performance that showcases a convincing card switch through deft handling.
First, you place the Ace of Spades between two Jokers and have the spectator clearly confirm it.
You then place the three cards on top of the deck and make it look as though the cards are being mixed.
Next, you let the spectator decide the timing and choose a card, and during that action you secretly switch the packet.
Finally, when everything is squared up, the cards shown at the beginning have “switched” into completely different cards, delivering a startling climax.
Mastery of misdirection and natural movements is the key to success.
With practice, you can completely deceive your spectators—this routine is packed with moments that shine.
Twisted Card
This is a card magic trick that’s easy to do once you know the secret.
Since the cards will get damaged, perform this trick with cards you don’t mind throwing away.
It has strong visual impact and is simple to perform, so it’s recommended as a trick you can do on the spur of the moment.