“Why?” “Amazing!” Creating those surprised exclamations and sparkling moments for children—that’s the magic of magic, isn’t it?
Are you wondering what fun performance to put on for Children’s Day?
Actually, there are plenty of easy tricks anyone can do using familiar items.
From a mysterious trick where an eraser disappears to a mind-bending show where a spoon bends, we’ve gathered acts the whole family can enjoy!
In this article, we’ll guide you into the world of magic that’s easy to prepare and ready to perform right away.
So, why not become a magician and create wonderful memories?
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Magic that excites on Children's Day. Magic tricks kids can enjoy (1–10)
Magic you can perform with three playing cards
It’s a magic trick where you lay out the Ace of Hearts and two Kings on the table and ask the spectator to track where the Ace of Hearts is, but the Ace ends up in a different spot than they think.
The key lies in the card positions and the way you turn them over.
Using a pinky break technique, you make the spectator believe the Ace of Hearts is in a different place within the packet.
You also arrange the cards on the table so the faces can’t be seen, and because the order of the packet isn’t what they think it is, they’ll also imagine the table layout incorrectly.
There are unique moves, like turning over two cards as one, so it’s crucial to make your actions smooth to avoid creating any sense of inconsistency.
Magic where snacks come out of a smartphone
It’s a magic trick where, when you quickly flick a piece of candy displayed on your smartphone screen toward the outside of the screen, a real piece of candy pops out.
What you prepare is the candy you want to produce and a photo of it taken from a distance.
Enlarge the photo to actual size and set it up so that when you move it quickly, it disappears off the screen.
Then, as you move the candy on the screen, you simply produce the candy you’ve been holding behind the phone.
The key is to match the real candy and the image in size precisely and to move the candy behind the phone smoothly.
Magic where sweets come out of a paper cup
This is a magic trick where you signal to a paper cup that seemed empty—even when turned upside down—and when you turn it over again, candy appears.
In fact, the paper cup has a slit, and when you first turn it over, you press on the slit to keep the candy from coming out.
Since the candy is inside from the start, when you first turn the cup over, present it as empty by tilting it at an angle that hides the contents.
Smooth hand movements that don’t reveal you’re operating the gimmick are also an important point.
The color of the water changes.
It’s a magic trick where a clear plastic bottle is filled with transparent water, but when you shake the bottle, the water changes color! The secret is simple: put a little paint on the inside of the bottle cap, and when you shake it, the paint dissolves in the water and changes its color.
It’s an easy trick for kids to try.
Head-dropping magic
It’s that magic trick you’ve probably seen on TV where the head suddenly drops with a thud.
There’s a small gimmick inside the jacket you wear, but you can easily make it with a wire hanger, a long S-hook, and vinyl tape.
If you do it out of the blue, you’ll probably hear some screams!
Potato Chips Switcheroo Magic
This is a magic trick where you hold a potato chips tube behind a paper bag to signal a change, and it swaps with a different flavor tube that was supposedly inside the bag.
You use two types of tubes, and you prepare a gimmick in advance on one of them, so be mindful of how you present it to avoid giving anything away.
The preparation involves attaching the outer label of a different flavor to half of the tube, so it’s important to remove and handle it in a way that doesn’t reveal the back half, along with a smooth wrist turn.
To prevent the gimmick from being discovered, it’s also a good idea to clean up quickly after performing the trick.
Magic where candy comes out of a tissue
It’s a magic trick where you crumple a tissue that should be empty—just taken from the box—and, after a little “incantation,” candy appears from inside.
You clearly show that there’s nothing in your hands, and you use a tissue taken straight from the box, which really heightens the mystery.
In reality, behind the tissue you’re about to take, there’s a pre-crumpled tissue with candy hidden inside.
As you pull out the first tissue, you also secretly bring that crumpled tissue into your hand at the same time.
The key points are the overall angles and how you move your hands so that no one realizes the crumpled tissue has been placed there.