The (Not So Secret) Secrets Behind Magic Tricks

Breaking it Down

The magician needs three things; a pigeon, a jacket with a hidden pocket in the sleeve, and something to distract the audience. The key to this trick is sleight of hand, which is when the magician deceives the audience and takes advantage of a distraction to make an otherwise obvious move.

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