Ranking of Popular Magic Tricks

The card they chose comes out of the pocket.85rank/position

[Revealed] A magic trick where the spectator’s card comes out of your pocket [High Impact] magic trick revealed

You often see magic tricks where the selected card appears from a different place, but it makes you suspect that an identical card was prepared, right? In this trick, the spectator signs the selected card to make it one-of-a-kind, and that very card then appears from somewhere else.

The key is using a sleight called the Ego Change.

You pretend to mix the card into the deck while secretly holding it in your hand, then put that hand into your pocket to make it look as if the card came out of the pocket.

It takes practice, but if you can pull it off, it’s sure to be a hit!

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utatane

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The answer is always 3!? A mysterious calculation86rank/position

[Magic] The answer will always be “3”!? Mysterious calculation

Have the audience think of a favorite number, then follow your instructions to calculate.

First, add 1 to the number they thought of.

Next, double that result and then add 4.

After that, divide by 2, and finally subtract the original number they thought of… Did the answer come out to 3? With this curious calculation, no matter what number they start with, if they follow the steps correctly, they will always end up with 3.

Since the audience likely doesn’t know it will be 3, reveal that you had predicted the number after they get their answer to amaze them.

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sasashina

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Fabric that folds itself into origami cranes87rank/position

This is a magic trick anyone can perform right away using a special cloth that folds itself into a paper crane.

In this version, you bounce a white cloth lightly on your hand and, by itself, it turns into an origami crane.

In fact, there are shape-memory cloths on the market, and that’s what’s being used.

Depending on the manufacturer, there are versions that turn not only into a crane, but also into a zebra, orca, or giraffe.

Pick your favorite animal and give it a try! Many of these products can double as cleaning cloths, so it’s handy to carry one around every day.

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yamamoto

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A panini where the chosen card is sandwiched between two cards88rank/position

I’ll teach you a card trick that can fool even professionals, with the secret revealed.

This is a magic trick where the selected card is returned to the deck, the Ace of Spades is shown as the top card and removed, then placed between two Jokers—only to transform into the selected card.

When returning the card to the deck, you create a break with your pinky, and after displaying the Ace of Spades, you secretly place the top packet beneath the Jokers as you bring them over.

Since the selected card is now on top once you lift off the packet, you sandwich it between the Jokers and then restore the packet you set aside.

Be mindful of influencing the selection so that the packet stacked with the Jokers is as small as possible, and pay close attention to your hand angles so the audience doesn’t realize the deck has been split.

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kappamaki

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A 500-yen coin instantly turns into a 100-yen coin.89rank/position

A no-blinking magic trick. Simple yet professional-grade coin magic [revealed].

No blinking—this is a coin magic trick you can do in a split second.

The gimmick is crucial, so make sure you prepare carefully.

First, get a 500-yen coin and a 100-yen coin.

Attach a strong, thin neodymium magnet to the back of the 500-yen coin using double-sided tape.

Also, stick another neodymium magnet to your hand with double-sided tape.

Once that’s done, you’re ready.

Secretly place the 100-yen coin beneath the 500-yen coin in advance.

Then, wave the hand with the magnet over the 500-yen coin…

and in an instant, the 500-yen coin turns into a 100-yen coin.

After performing, quickly and discreetly clean up so the method isn’t exposed.

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hiyori

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A magic trick where a card passes through (something)90rank/position

[Revealed] A Magic Trick Where a Card Penetrates the Arm [Viewer Discretion Advised!?] magic trick revealed

Let me introduce a magic trick with such a strong impact that you’ll want to shout, “That looks painful!” In short, it’s a trick where a playing card appears to pierce through your arm.

The key is to use a gimmicked card with a hidden mechanism.

First, cut the card you want to ‘penetrate’ so it matches the curve of your arm.

Next, take a normal card, put a crease in it, and glue it to the prepared piece.

Finally, attach the cut-off strip back onto the card, and the setup is complete.

During the performance, press the card against your arm and simultaneously open the slit inward—the card will look like it has passed straight through your arm!

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Yuuki

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Coin Matrix91rank/position

[Revealed] It’s not the one you know. This is the world’s fastest coin matrix.

Coin matrix is a kind of magic that astonishes everyone with the virtuoso skill happening right before their eyes.

Deceiving the audience’s gaze is no easy feat.

You hide coins with playing cards and make them travel one by one to different places.

But behind the scenes, it demands delicate, precise hand movements, and mastering them requires extensive practice.

The charm of this trick lies not only in manual dexterity, but also in the artistry of presentation that captivates viewers.

When performed by a professional magician, the refined performance simply draws the audience in.

To succeed with the matrix, you have to train not just your hands, but your heart as well.