[Coin, Cards, Pen, etc.] Compilation of Magic Tricks Where Objects Disappear
When you think of magic, it’s fun to see all kinds of phenomena: card revelations with a deck of cards, instant coin transpositions, ropes passing through knots, torn bills restoring themselves, and more! Among these, one of the most classic and impactful genres has to be vanishing magic, where objects simply disappear.
In this article, we’ll introduce a variety of vanish effects using all sorts of objects! Alongside the classic coin, enjoy surprising vanishes with playing cards, tissues, chopsticks, even wine bottles—tricks that will make you say, “You can make that disappear too?!” Many of these tricks come with explanations, so with practice, you’ll be able to perform them yourself!
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[Coin, Card, Pen, etc.] Compilation of Magic Tricks Where Objects Disappear (1–10)
Water poured onto newspaper disappears.
If you pour water onto a newspaper…
it gets all soggy and turns into a big mess.
But in this magic trick, you can’t tell where the water went, and when you cast a spell, it returns to the cup—such a mysterious effect.
Once you see the secret, though, it’s very simple and impressively clever.
In fact, the hand holding the newspaper is also hiding a second paper cup behind the newspaper, and the water is poured into that.
While spreading the newspaper to show it, you secretly nest that hidden cup with the original cup.
That’s all there is to it.
With some practice in presentation, this could be a real crowd-pleaser, don’t you think?
A magic trick where a cup wrapped in newspaper disappears
If you cover a glass on the table with a newspaper and crush it from above, it crumples and the glass seems to vanish.
When you spread the newspaper open, the glass is gone; supposedly it has passed through the hard tabletop and fallen underneath.
In reality, when you covered the glass with the newspaper and pretended to check it, you quietly let the glass drop below, then pick it up later and present it as if it had penetrated the table.
It’s very simple, so it’s a magic trick almost anyone can do.
Cutting the newspaper to just the right size is also a key to making it look convincing.
Bottle vanish magic
This is a magic trick where a wine bottle placed in a large envelope disappears in an instant.
It has a strong visual impact and seems perfect as a party stunt or performance.
It requires a bit of practice, but the gimmick is simple, and I think it’s a trick anyone can do.
[Coin, Card, Pen, etc.] Compilation of Magic Tricks Where Objects Disappear (11–20)
The finger disappears.
Many of you may remember adults doing the disappearing finger trick when you were kids.
This isn’t just one trick—various fingers seem to disappear and then come back.
Of course, it’s impossible for a finger to actually vanish, but this magic makes it look like it truly disappears and then reattaches.
It takes some practice, with tips and clever presentation, so keep at it.
Once you master it, you’ll have a reliable trick you can perform anytime, anywhere!
Eat the balloon to erase it
The long, skinny balloons you often see in street performances—balloon art.
Those balloons are thinner and longer, and actually bigger than you might think.
This is a slightly worrying magic trick where the performer puts the tip of one of those balloons in their mouth and forcefully pushes it in, as if eating it.
Without hesitation, they smoothly swallow it, and in no time it’s all gone! The secret is simply that there’s a tiny hole near the end of the balloon, so the air escapes from there.
Before inflating, use a toothpick to poke a small hole near the mouth of the balloon, then inflate it and tie it off above the hole.
Put the tip of the balloon in your mouth and use your tongue to press the air out, steadily pushing it in!
Magic that makes the eraser’s case disappear
If you want to perform a magic trick at school or work, making an eraser sleeve disappear is a perfect choice.
All you need for this trick is the eraser sleeve itself.
First, slide the sleeve onto the index finger of your right hand.
Then, use your left hand to grasp the sleeve and pretend to pull it off and hold it.
However, in reality, keep it hidden in your right palm.
After that, when you open your left hand, it will look as if the sleeve has vanished.
You can also use the same method to make the sleeve reappear, which will liven things up.
Retention Vanish
For those who want to dive into serious magic, I also recommend the retention vanish.
It’s one of the techniques used in coin magic.
First, open your right palm and place a coin onto it with your left hand.
In reality, though, you quickly move your middle finger to return the coin back into your left hand.
At the same time, you close your right hand, and when you open it, it looks as if the coin has disappeared.
There are many variations, so if you’re interested, look them up.
The key is to minimize the time the coin is hidden.