The magician shows two ropes. On one of them, he ties three knots. The knots travel mysteriously from one rope to the other. In addition to the routine (inspired by one by Pierre Switon), you'll learn how to make false knots on a rope. Success guaranteed! You can buy some ropes in our magic store Mayette: https://mayette.com/en/various/991-rope-ecru-10-mm  

Three ropes of different length change size, and become identical... then return to their original size. Everything can be examined at the beginning and at the end. This is one of the greatest classics of magic. You can perform the trick in all conditions: close-up, parlour and stage. Success guaranteed! You can buy “Professor’s Nightmare”: in our magic store Mayette: https://mayette.com/en/tours-de-magie-faciles/1591-professor-s-nightmare or in the « secret shop » of Double Fond TV if you have a subscription « I’m addicted to magic »  

Card techniques: Dominique Duvivier explains one false cut of his own. The deck appears to be cut while it remains in its original order. To buy a regular deck of cards click here.  

Basic technique: named after its inventor, Elmer Biddle, this count allows you to count 4 cards, but secretly extract one of them. At the end of the count, spectators will think you've still got four cards in your hand, when in truth you've only got three - the fourth is hidden under the deck. A maelstrom of effects that will leave your audience completely stunned! To buy a regular deck of cards click here.  

Card technique: How to cut the deck with one hand giving the appearance of enormous dexterity, when this sleight of hand is actually rather easy to perform.  

Basic technique: Named after its inventor Alex Elmsley, this count allows you to count 4 cards, but hide one of them. It is the most commonly used false count.  

Basic Technique: One of the fundamental techniques of card magic, which allows you to transform one card into another.  

Basic technique: how to give the illusion of shuffling a deck of cards by making a series of cuts, but in reality, the deck ends up in the same order as it started. An easy and convincing false shuffle. You can also control a card using this technique. To buy an ordinary deck of cards click here.  

Basic Technique: How to hold the deck so that you can control it perfectly. This technique is complementary to the Deal grip, which explains how to hold the deck with the other hand.  

Basic Technique: To control a card in a deck. An easy and practical alternative to the Classic Pass.  

An IN-DIS-PEN-SA-BLE technique. In a normal deck of cards, one card is chosen and then lost. Yet you manage to control it to the top of the deck!  

A technique that you have to practice in order to produce aces and create many other effects during complete routines.  

One of the most common techniques used in card magic to show four identical cards when you only have one. Essential!  

In the magician's arsenal, it is very practical to be able to "force" a spectator to take the card you want. Here is one possibility!  

Another technique that will allow you to conceal a card while counting them. You can show four red backs, while a blue back is hidden!  

Something to have at your fingertips! This technique of Arturo Di Ascanio is an indispensable part of the magician's knowledge. Here is the principle: you show four red cards and, when you want, you can make a black card appear!