The (Not So Secret) Secrets Behind Magic Tricks

Has a magician ever baffled you with a trick that seemed completely impossible? Well, these tricks aren’t just possible, they’re simple enough for anyone to perform.

Walking Through A Wall

This is a common trick that was popularized in the 1990s. The magician will stand behind a lit curtain so you can only see their shadow, and they will run into a wall that separates another lit curtain, making the illusion that they walked through a wall.

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The More You Know

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