[Easy] Magic tricks that will liven up the classroom: Recommended tricks you can do even during recess
For anyone thinking, “I want to do something exciting during school breaks or at events like the culture festival!” why not try your hand at magic? In this article, we’ll introduce magic tricks you can perform at school.
We’ve focused on simple tricks you can do with items found at school or with your own belongings.
Even though they’re simple, they’re all solid tricks that will surprise and excite your audience—sure to make you the star of your class! Practice magic using stationery, coins, and more, and show them off in all kinds of school settings.
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[Easy] Magic tricks that excite the whole school: Recommended tricks you can do even during recess (51–60)
Do rubber bands connect!?
The rubber band linking trick is easy to understand and gets great reactions, so I recommend it.
The key is to set it up before performing.
First, prepare two rubber bands, a push pin, and pliers.
Use the pliers to cut part of the push pin down to a size that can’t be seen from a distance.
Then, during the performance, place the part of one rubber band that has the push pin on top of the other rubber band, and it will look like they’ve penetrated each other.
When you restore them, quickly hide the pin in your pocket, and even if someone examines the bands afterward, they won’t notice.
A magic trick where a card jumps (from one place to another)
It’s a magic trick where a card that was once placed on the table is returned to the deck, then secretly transferred into a small group of cards on the spectator’s side.
The magician appears to return the card face down between face-up cards, and at the signal, the “gap” seems to close, enhancing the mystery visually.
The key lies in card-handling techniques: by the time the spectator’s cards are placed, the previously tabled card has already been secretly added.
It combines fine sleight-of-hand such as turning over multiple cards while appearing to flip just one, and using a pinky catch to shift cards—an effect built from a blend of subtle techniques.
Coin Transformation Magic
The coin swaps in an instant! Here’s an idea for a coin transformation magic trick.
Anyone would be surprised if the coin in your hand suddenly turned into a completely different one.
This trick is simple and easy to understand, so it’s recommended for beginners.
You’ll need a 500-yen coin, a 10-yen coin, a thin rubber string, duct tape, and scissors.
Using coins that differ in color and size makes the switch easier to notice.
Give it a try!
The magic where the box moves
It’s like having superpowers! Let me share an idea for a magic trick where a box moves on its own.
When a box glides smoothly, anyone would be amazed, right? This time, let’s try a trick that feels just like telekinesis.
What you’ll need: an empty candy box, fishing line, scissors, double-sided tape, and a safety pin.
After you set up the gimmick, practice performing so the secret isn’t visible.
If your movements are smooth and natural, you’ll surely be able to showcase a trick that astonishes your audience!
[Easy] Magic tricks that excite the whole class at school. Recommended tricks you can do even during break time (61–70)
Magic you can do with items from a 100-yen shop
These are magic tricks that focus on convenience, using familiar items you can pick up at a 100-yen shop.
For example, the angle of a lollipop on a stick appears to change, or when you press an inflated balloon against a smartphone and let the air out, the phone ends up inside the balloon.
The simplicity actually makes them look even more mysterious, doesn’t it? They say they’re not changing the angle of their hand, yet they’re really using that angle; or they’re just using the size of the balloon to make things stick—since the methods are simple, even if you get found out, you can probably turn it into a laugh.
As a setup for a bigger trick, it might even be fun to deliberately reveal the secrets as you go.
Card magic
No one can see through it!? Here are some ideas for card magic tricks.
Card magic is something many beginners aspire to master, isn’t it? This time, let’s try a card trick that no one will be able to figure out.
All you need is one deck of cards.
If you perform it at a school festival, inviting attendees to participate will really liven up the venue.
Give it a try!
Rubber band magic
Let’s take on a challenge using rubber bands! Here are some rubber band magic ideas.
Many people may feel that preparing props for performing magic is a hassle, right? This time, let’s try magic using items you can find at home or school.
All you need are things like rubber bands and a handkerchief.
The video introduces three types of tricks and provides slow, careful explanations.
The steps are few, so these ideas are recommended even for beginners in magic.