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The History of Playing Cards

A deep dive into the history of playing cards.

Who Invented the Thumbtip?

The Thumbtip might be one of the most used secret gimmicks in magic. But who actually invented it?

Have People Died Making Flash Paper?

Yes, Flash Paper is dangerous, people have lost their lives making it. We share some of their stories.

Can you Make Flash Paper?

It's question we see a lot. Can you make you own Flash Paper? And can you print on it too?

What’s the Best Way to Store Flash Paper?

No-one wants to blow up their house, so what's the safest way to store Flash Paper?

What is the Safest Way to Use Flash Paper?

Is there a safe way to use Flash Paper? Let's find out.

What are the Best Fire Magic Tricks?

Some of the best fire magic tricks available.

What is the Difference Between Flash Paper and Flash Cotton?

What's the difference between Flash Paper and Flash Cotton?

Is Flash Paper Dangerous?

Flash paper is fun and exciting, no doubt. But is it safe?

What are Richard Turner Gold Standard Bicycle Playing Cards?

Everything you need to know about the playing cards considered by many to be the best regular-use deck of cards available.

How Bicycle Playing Cards are Made

An exclusive look at how the USPCC produces the most popular playing cards in the world for magicians, poker players and cardists.

Most Common Bicycle Playing Card Trick Decks Used by Magicians

Explore a variety of special playing cards used regularly by magicians to perform impossible card magic miracles.

How to Make your Bicycle Playing Cards Last Longer

Do your decks of cards keep getting ruined? Here are some simple ways to take care of your favorite playing cards.

What are the Best Playing Cards for Magic Tricks?

What’s the difference between Bicycle Rider Back and Standard decks of cards?

Examine the key features of the most popular and recognizable decks of cards in the world.

Why are Bicycle Playing Cards so Popular?

Discover how Bicycle Cards became the most commonly used playing cards in the world for card games and card magic.

What Are Mesika Elastics and Magic Loops?

Yigal Mesika has been developing revolutionary magic for more than two decades. Join us for an exclusive look at the man behind some of the most iconic magic props ever made.

Invisible Thread or Magic Loops?

Learn the difference between Yigal Mesika’s Loops and standard Invisible Thread, and how to choose the right one for your performance.

How to Animate and Levitate Items

The ability to animate or levitate objects is one of the most powerful magic tricks a magician can perform. We'll teach you exactly what you need to perform that miracle!

The Haunted Deck

Learn the history and best versions of one of the best card tricks of all time: the Haunted Deck.

Why Young Magicians Are So Important At Our Magic Conventions

Here’s why Vanishing Inc. Magic is so committed to supporting the next generation of magicians.

How To Make The Most Of Jamming at a Magic Convention

Regular convention-goers will often tell you the best part of any convention is jamming with other magicians. Here’s how to take advantage of these impromptu meetups.

What To Expect At Your First Magic Convention

A helpful how-to guide for making your first magic convention a major success.

How We Make Our Magic Conventions Work So Well

Discover why our annual events have garnered a reputation as some of the best in the industry.

How To Learn At A Magic Convention

Magic conventions pack a lifetime’s worth of information into a few days. Here’s how to make the most of it.

Our Favorite Magic Conventions

All magic conventions are different. Here’s our helpful guide to finding the magic conventions that are best for you.

10 Books Every Magician Should Read

With centuries of material published, it can be overwhelming deciding which magic book to read. Here are the 10 books every magician should read.

Magic Conventions

An essential how-to guide for making the most of magic conventions.

The Retreat - So Much More Than A Magic Convention

While creating a magic convention in “paradise” was a daunting task, here’s why it proved to be such an important endeavor.

How to Get Started in Cardistry: A Beginners' Guide to Card Flourishes

Jump headfirst into the exciting world of cardistry and card flourishing.

Learn Card Tricks

We’ve sorted through all the top resources for card magic and have compiled a list of the best ways to learn card tricks.

Sleight of Hand for Magicians

Want to elevate yourself from “someone who knows a few card tricks” to a true magician? It’s time to learn some sleight of hand.

12 Essential Sleight of Hand Moves

While there is an endless amount of sleight of hand available, here are 12 sleights that every magician should learn.

What are popular sleight of hand magic books?

Magic books are the best way to learn magic tricks and we’ve put together a list of our favorites.

Ten Quick Tips to Improve Your Sleight of Hand

While there is no shortcut to learning magic tricks, here are 10 simple techniques you can use to improve your sleight of hand practice.

Recommended Resources for Beginners in Card Magic

Want to learn card magic? Here’s a helpful how-to guide for ways to start amazing your family and friends with card tricks right away.

Sleight of Hand

Check out this dedicated resource guide for learning sleight of hand and improving your manual dexterity.

Where Can I Learn Easy Card Tricks?

Discover a variety of easy card tricks that are simple to learn and a ton of fun to perform. Many of them are even free!

Why Kids Should Learn Magic Tricks

From boosting self-confidence to fostering creativity, here’s 11 reasons kids should learn magic tricks.

Easy Card Tricks Kids Can Learn

Learning card magic offers a ton of benefits for kids and they can get started right away with these simple and free card tricks.

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