Ranking of Popular Magic Tricks
Magic tricks are a popular attraction at all kinds of events.
Even if you’re not a professional magician, there are plenty of popular tricks that, with a bit of practice, will make the audience go “Wow!”.
In this article, we’ll introduce these popular magic tricks in a ranked list.
If you’re considering performing magic at an event, be sure to use this as a reference!
Simple tricks are suitable for all ages, so they’re also recommended for kids interested in magic.
Experience the joy of amazing and entertaining everyone with your own skills!
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Magic/Conjuring Popular Trick Rankings (71–80)
Prophecy Magic71rank/position
A prophecy magic trick that foretells the future using playing cards.
It looks simple, but it’s actually a heart-pounding idea.
When you have someone choose a card and say, “This is the card that should appear,” your audience can’t help but get excited.
When practicing, take your time learning how to handle the cards.
The psychological aspect is also crucial.
The trick is to make your prediction skillfully while watching the audience’s reactions.
If you perform it in front of friends or family, they’re sure to be amazed.
Why not try a prophecy magic trick that’s easy yet incredibly effective?
Growing Fingers72rank/position
When it comes to finger magic, the multiplying fingers trick is highly recommended.
It requires almost no props and can be performed anytime, anywhere, which is part of its charm.
Simply stacking your palms together can draw people into a world of wonder.
It’s easy enough for children to mimic right away, making it a sure hit at parties and events.
It’s also fun to use accessories creatively to enhance the visual illusion.
These small miracles created at your fingertips can turn everyday moments into special memories.
As entertainment that people of all ages can enjoy, be sure to give it a try.
Transformation Handkerchief73rank/position
It’s a magic trick where, when you squeeze four handkerchiefs in your hand, each originally a single solid color, they transform into one handkerchief that combines all four colors.
Since the handkerchiefs you put inside also seem to vanish, it really looks like they’ve transformed.
The key gimmick is a thumb tip worn on your thumb.
You preload the four colored handkerchiefs inside it and show the audience the four separate handkerchiefs.
When you place them into your palm, you secretly remove the thumb tip, tuck each handkerchief inside, and then pull out the combined four-color handkerchief through a hole prepared on the opposite side.
Be mindful of your angles and concealment so the thumb tip isn’t detected.
A rubber band penetrates a plastic bottle.74rank/position
This is a magic trick where a rubber band, seemingly doubled and firmly wrapped around a plastic bottle, slips off in an instant as if it passed through the bottle.
The way you wrap the rubber band is set up so it can come off, so be mindful of wrapping it smoothly and presenting it in a way that doesn’t reveal the preparation in front.
Since the method involves having a small loop set on your thumb, it’s important to handle the bottle so the audience can see the whole bottle while keeping the hand that’s gripping it out of view.
To make the wrapping smoother, it’s recommended to choose a bottle that makes it easy to catch the rubber band.
A glass that won’t spill water even when turned upside down75rank/position
We’re introducing a glass that won’t spill even when turned upside down—sure to amaze everyone.
The trick is to place a sheet of kitchen paper over a glass filled with water and then flip it over.
You might think it would spill, but thanks to surface tension, it doesn’t.
This would be a real crowd-pleaser in places where you’re not supposed to get things wet.
Depending on the balance, you can swap the kitchen paper for tissue paper or use a larger container instead of a glass.
Since accidents can happen, be sure to rehearse before performing it in front of others.
Guess the number card that will be chosen76rank/position
There’s a mysterious magic trick where you predict the number on a card that will be chosen.
First, prepare five cards for the audience, each with a four-digit number, and for the performer, prepare a circular card that also shows those numbers.
The performer selects one card.
Then the audience selects one card.
The trick is that the numbers on both cards end up matching.
In fact, the circular card is printed with digits that appear in all of the cards, and the number changes depending on where you press it—that’s the secret.
A 5-yen coin moving along a rubber band threaded through its hole77rank/position
It’s a magic trick where, on cue, a five-yen coin placed on the lower part of a rubber band moves upward on its own.
The key points are exactly where you grip the rubber band and the delicate, undetectable motion that keeps spectators from noticing you’re moving it.
Instead of holding one end of the band, you pinch it somewhere along its length, then cover it with your palm to make it look like you’re holding the end.
After that, gently relax your grip to gradually release the band; as the band is released, the five-yen coin moves upward.
Make sure to focus on easing your grip little by little and evenly so the motion doesn’t look unnatural.