An interlude of parlour and stage magic. This is one of my favorite visual magic sequences. A candle appears and disappears twice with great naturalness and simplicity. The second time this candle turns into a clown's nose. Natural Tenkai palm, misdirection and timing theory explained in great detail with wise comments by Dominique Duvivier.  

The perfect combination of a Book Test and a card trick! The effect, as well as the techniques used, are subtly combined to create a beautiful routine! And it's very easy to do. So there's no more hesitation!  

A safety pin, pinned on a handkerchief, is magically moved on it without damaging it! Crazy! We love this kind of magic trick that can be done with stuff that everyone has at home.  

The image of a playing card printed on the magician's business card materializes into the card freely chosen and signed by a spectator. A very commercial finale for an "Ambitious Card" routine. A subtle way to hand out your business card.  

A very strange effect that takes place entirely in the hand of the spectator. First of all the spectator sees his own hand acting out of control. Then it's the moment of the climax with the spoon that he hasn't let go of since the beginning. I won't tell you more to keep you surprised! A very strong trick for the one who sees it in his hand, as well as for those watching. Your spectators will be marked forever!  

Do you like mentalism? Then it's impossible to miss a Book Test effect. Here I give you the secret of a version with an ordinary book, which is as bluffing as it is simple to realize. Moreover you can adapt it to many situations. In short, don't wait any longer to find out more!  

Two thieves share a loot of seven ordinary coins. But the sharing won't be fair, because one bandit is more of a thief than the other! A nice little story to tell, while bluffing your spectators!  

The magician "marks" and isolates the card freely chosen by a spectator by clipping a paper clip on it. Despite these laboratory conditions, this card, placed in the middle of the deck, mysteriously rises to the top, and then transforms in the spectator's hands. The effect is extremely baffling and very visual.  

As the title suggests, a good presentation of this trick will allow you to create a standing ovation without difficulty. All the audience has to do is follow your instructions!

You show the first portrait facing the front and ask the audience in the center to clap. Then you show a second portrait looking to the left and ask this part of the audience to clap in turn. Finally you show a last portrait looking to the right and have the last third of the audience clap. Then you start to play with the audience, showing the different portraits quickly and alternately. Guaranteed impact!

Finally you decide which portrait and therefore which part of the room you prefer... But, just before showing it, you say: "If the portrait looks at you, clap and stand up! ".

This is the final twist: you show the portrait, and, as if by magic, EVERYONE stands up and claps!!!

This trick is absolutely brilliant for creating a fiery atmosphere in the room. Ideal for all your parlour and stage performances.  

You are only judged on the first 5 seconds... Learn the real secrets of a great intro: The Opener. The one that Jean-Luc has built up over more than 20 years of experience for very large clients all over the world. You will learn how to approach a group, a table, how to attract attention, touch and transform your future audience in less than 5 seconds; and win them over for the rest of the evening. And to know how it works, see "Breakfast at Buenos Aires".  

A gag, just an emcee's gag, with a punchline, but also a magical appearance of cards, plucked from the hat... My friend Jeff McBride wanted to include it in his series on automatic sleight of hand... An honor!!!  

Perform a bluffing magic trick with two ordinary matches! You take two matches between two fingers and they mysteriously spread apart! You can then give everything to check. It's great!  

With a simple scarf and a rope, achieve a striking effect! You tie a knot on a rope and suddenly a scarf appears tied, trapped on the rope. Striking and very easy to do!  

You show your empty hands and a normal matchbox. With a magical gesture, you make a scarf appear out of nothing! It's incredible!  

All you need is a box of matches to perform this amazing trick. You show your empty hands and a normal, empty matchbox. However, a single magic gesture is enough and you make banknotes appear! It is incredible! To do and to do again!  

Finally a 100% foolproof solution to never forget the little mouse! You put an empty matchbox under your child's pillow and the coin will appear by itself! Practical!