Close-Up Magic Tricks

At Vanishing Inc. Magic we love the genre called close-up magic. Think David Blaine, Dynamo, and any magic you've seen up close, right under your nose - magic with cards and coins. But, lots of magic can fall into close up magic: card tricks, coin tricks, even the oldest trick in the world, a cups and balls routine.

There is no question, for us, that a miracle witnessed up close and with interaction is always stronger than some stage illusion seen from a great distance. That's why the focus on our business is close-up magic tricks.

If you're new to magic, our co-founder Joshua Jay literally "wrote the book" on close-up magic for beginners: Magic: The Complete Course.


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The Elder Deck:  The Magician's Tool for Rune Reading Deck of cards
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Trick by Santa Magic - 50.00

This is a twist on the classic coin tube. You pull apart two halves of a tube, place a coin in the middle, and reassemble the tube. The coin now...

Slydini's Knotted Silks Trick
Slydini's Knotted Silks
Trick by Murphy's Magic Supplies Inc. - From $34.95

A beloved classic of magic remastered for modern magicians. "Slydini's Knotted Silks" is widely considered to be a masterpiece of magic,...

Dissolve Trick
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Trick by Tumi Magic and Chiam Yu Sheng - 29.95

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The Pen Thing Trick
The Pen Thing
Trick by Mark Mason and Alan Rorrison - 29.95

A regular Sharpie visually melts right through a bill. Pencil thru bill and pen thru bill effects are as old as time. They're truly magical moments...

Pocket Devil Trick
Pocket Devil
Trick by Lee Alex - 84.95

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InstaProject Trick
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FPS Wallet Trick
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Trick by Brent Braun and The Magic Firm - From $59.95

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LS Horn Trick
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Trick by Leo Smetsers - 99.95

Introducing "The LS Horn", a commercial, fast-paced sponge ball routine from Leo Smetsers. Your audience will watch in amazement as sponge...

Planetarium Trick
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Trick by Manu Jo - 29.95

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Apprentice Holiday Gift Bundle Trick
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Trick by Murphy's Magic Supplies Inc. - 49.95

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Hobbyist Holiday Gift Bundle Trick
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Trick by Murphy's Magic Supplies Inc. - 99.95

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RoboTic Trick
RoboTic
Trick by Julio Montoro - 29.95

Mentalism + visual magic + a souvenir + Julio Montoro = "RoboTic". You show your spectator a business card from a toy shop you visited in...

Wizardry Holiday Gift Bundle Trick
Wizardry Holiday Gift Bundle
Trick by Murphy's Magic Supplies Inc. - 149.95

Save $40 on this amazing bundle of hard-hitting, proven magic tricks. These are tricks that all have one thing in common. They hit. Hard. And you can...

Appearing Car Trick
Appearing Car
Trick by Julio Montoro - 25.00

It's your turn to become a Las Vegas illusionist! From the creative mind of Julio Montoro, this is "The Appearing Car" Perform what feels...

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Trick by Nikolas Mavresis - 19.95

A fun, unique, and visual EDC using one of the most common and recognizable objects in the world: a lighter. "Amazing and amusing. This is...

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Mad World Trick
Mad World
Trick by David Cushing - 15.00

A TOTALLY hands off version of the "Out of this World" effect. The magician removes a deck from its case. Half the deck is spread face down...

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Solo Cube Trick
Solo Cube
Trick by Taiwan Ben and Taiwan Ben Magic Shop - 39.95

The most magical production of a cube you'll ever see. Produce a cube from nothing to 2D and then 3D without any cover. "Solo Cube" by...

Mysterious Plumber Trick
Mysterious Plumber
Trick by Daniel Diaz and Mago Flash - 29.95

A fresh and modern take on a coin magic classic. "Mysterious Plumber" by Daniel Diaz (aka Mago Flash) is a fun and unique take on a...

Syncro Trick
Syncro
Trick by Magic Pro Ideas - 39.95

Force, predict or guess any time on a borrowed phone. "Syncro" is a magic stopwatch that you can easily use on your phone or, even better,...

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Close-Up Magic

Close-up magic is the most popular type of magic in the world. It's easy to see why. You can understand why. Everyone can learn how to do it, you do not need any special space or equipment to do it and you can always have a deck of playing cards in your pocket ready to go at a moments notice.

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