My Secret Power – By Houdini

Mar 13, 2014 | Articles By Magicians

My Secret Power – By Houdini I have read Mr. Gow’s article about myself, and am naturally interested in his point of view, having made a study both of conjuring and what is known as spiritualism. He tells me he knows very little about conjuring in itself, and he...

The Ghost Illusion

Aug 3, 2013 | Illusions

In this article I wish to show my fellow who are interested in conjuring how to emulate the above illusion. The effect is as follows: When the curtain rises the performer is seen seated close to the background. Suddenly a cloud of vapour issues from his side, then in...

Some More Egg Tricks

Aug 3, 2013 | Tricks Explained

Here are some more very effective tricks which can be accomplished by any boy. First of all, blow out the contents of an egg, and then; when the interior of the shell is perfectly dry, pour fine sand into the empty shell until it is about a quarter full. Finally,...

Teleporting Silk Trick

Aug 3, 2013 | Tricks Explained

The idea I wish to describe this month is a very pretty one, and should appeal to most Magicians, professional and amateur alike, more especially as there is no prepared table required to produce the effects, and also one of the vases may be utilised to change the...

Hit It Hard Card Trick

Aug 3, 2013 | Tricks Explained

Audiences, as a general rule, like tricks wherein the element of surprise is greater than that of mystery. At first reading, this statement sounds absurd, for every mysterious trick is surprising, yet, an effect might surprise an audience, but not mystify it. The...