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 (31–40)
A magic trick where a coin goes inside a balloon36rank/position
It’s a magic trick where you appear to push a coin into an inflated balloon, leaving it inside.
In reality, of course, a coin can’t pass through an inflated balloon.
That means the coin was inside the balloon from the start.
It sounds like a bold method, but if you place the coin near the mouth of the balloon beforehand and cover that area with your hand, no one will notice.
Then, after inflating the balloon, mime pushing a coin in with your other hand and, at the right moment, let the hidden coin drop into the balloon—done.
The coin you seemed to be pushing from the outside should be secretly held in a classic palm in your hand.
Classic palm takes some practice, but once you can do it, you’ll be able to perform other coin magic as well, so take this opportunity to give it a try.
Magic where a pen penetrates a banknote37rank/position
Let me introduce a magic trick where a pen goes straight through a banknote.
All you need is a bill and a pen.
Even when you poke a hole in the bill with the pen, it remains completely unharmed—a highly impressive effect.
It’s easy to learn, making it perfect to perform at parties or as entertainment.
A key point is to let the audience examine the pen.
When you show the pen actually penetrating the bill right before their eyes, everyone will be amazed.
And the moment the bill is restored without a scratch at the end will surely win over the crowd.
Be sure to master this trick and surprise those around you!
A magic trick where the color of the back of a card changes.38rank/position
I’m going to introduce a magic trick that’s going viral on YouTube, where the back color of a card changes.
In this trick, after the spectator chooses a card, it’s returned to the deck and shuffled, and then only that card’s back changes color.
The secret is surprisingly simple: there’s a card printed with different-colored backs on each side, and by showing it at the right moments, it creates the illusion that the color has changed.
To perform it convincingly, you’ll need various techniques, so practice repeatedly.
Coin vanish magic using the French Drop39rank/position
The French Drop is a classic technique among coin vanish magic tricks.
This video teaches the French Drop in a clear and beginner-friendly way.
To master the technique, you’ll also need to learn the finger palm, so it might be challenging to tackle everything from the start.
Take it step by step and practice thoroughly.
Magic where a rope penetrates the neck40rank/position
I think most magic tricks performed at parties and fun gatherings have a lighthearted vibe.
But don’t you think things get even more exciting when there’s a trick that looks a bit dangerous? The one I’d like to introduce is a magic trick where a rope appears to pass through your neck.
You use a necktie or a rope.
By wrapping it around your neck in a special way, it looks like it slips right through when you pull it.
There are a few different wrapping methods, so check them out.
Also, be very careful—if you make a mistake, the rope could get tangled around your neck.
Magic/Conjuring Popular Tricks Ranking (41–50)
The torn card is back to normal.41rank/position
It’s a high-impact magic trick where a torn card is restored.
Performance skill is also key in this trick.
First, take a playing card and have the spectator sign it.
Then, give some reason why that card can’t be used and tear it up.
After putting it in your pocket, you produce an intact card with the spectator’s signature.
Many of you may have guessed it: it’s a simple trick where you switch the card before tearing it.
Still, with good acting and technique, you can really amaze your audience.
A simple yet fun Magic Smartphone42rank/position
It’s a magic trick where, even though you supposedly multiply random numbers, the final result ends up being a sequence of digits related to a birthday.
You have the spectator multiply a two-digit number, then a three-digit number, then a four-digit number in order, but in reality the calculations have nothing to do with the number that appears at the end.
The trick uses a function that gets hidden when the smartphone is held vertically, allowing you to force the number you want to display at the end.
A key point is to use calculations that produce as many digits as possible so the spectator won’t realize the final number doesn’t match the true calculation.
