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5 Easy Magic Tricks for Students

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Children are fascinated by magic and like imitating some of the acts. This post is for you if you're seeking for some simple magic tricks for kids.

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Magic is a fun way for kids to surprise their friends. Magic tricks will not only entertain the audience, but will also astound them. In this article, we'll show you some easy and entertaining magic tricks that your child may learn and perform. While perusing the passion of magic if adult students have any trouble during their assessments, assignments or any sort of academic work you can consult to the website called Peachy Essaylink outside website that provide various services regarding student’s academic work.

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You may enjoy putting on a show for your kids, but if they're interested in black hats and white bunnies, you should start teaching them magic tricks for kids... as in, tricks they can pull off for you, their adoring audience. Magic not only entertains children, but it also helps them develop fine motor abilities, memory, logical and critical thinking, and social skills. It also boosts self-esteem, takes little materials, and is, above all, enjoyable.

Do you want to impress your friends with a few easy magic tricks? Whether you're an adult or a kid, it's fun to learn these illusions using cards, coins, or some other simple objects.

1. RUBBER PENCIL

Best for ages 5 and up

What you’ll need: a regular pencil

Even the youngest member of your family can get in on the fun with this easy little trick that transforms a regular old pencil into one made of rubber. This trick is a great way for kids to start improving their fine motor skills

2. SPOON BENDING

Best for ages 6 and up

What you’ll need: a metal spoon

Take inspiration from the spoon-bending child in the Matrix and watch as your mighty 6-year-old uses all their strength to warp a metal spoon, only to snap it back into its original shape with ease. There are also a few different versions of this trick so they can continue to evolve it as their interest in magic grows.

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You will need

• A piece of eraser

• A dark-colored (not clear) bottle with an opening fit for the wand

• A wand that is taller than the bottle (the outer end of the wand should stick out of the bottle)

How to do the trick

1. Before the performance, cut the eraser so that it perfectly fits into the mouth of the bottle.

2. Ask a volunteer to examine the bottle is empty, and take it back.

(At this moment, you need to slip the eraser without anybody noticing it. This will require practice.)

3. Drop the wand into the bottle.

4. Gently hold the wand and the bottle and turn them upside down slowly. While you perform this, say words of enchantment.

5. Pull on the wand very gently to get the piece of eraser wedged on the opening of the bottle.

6. Remove your hands from the wand. It won’t fall out of the bottle as the eraser acts as a stopper.

7. You can remove the wand by giving it a slight push to release the rubber.

3. PICK A COIN

Best for ages 7 and up

What you’ll need: a handful of coins from different years

Pick a coin, any coin, and your kiddo will be able to tell you the exact date listed on that coin.

How to do the trick

Step 1: Lay a few coins out on a table, year-side up (start with just three or four to learn, then feel free to add more).

Step 2: Tell your audience you can tell the exact date printed on any coin of their choosing.

Step 3: Turn your back to the audience and ask your volunteer to pick up a coin. Tell them to memorize the date, keep it in their mind, think of a historical event that happened that year, whatever you can to get them to keep the coin in their hands for as long as possible before placing it back on the table in the exact same spot.

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Step 4: Turn around and examine the coins by holding each one in your hands, one at a time. Here’s the trick: whichever coin is the warmest is the one your volunteer chose. Take a quick glance at the year, memorize it and continue with your examination.

Step 5: Finish with a long dramatic pause, some contemplative looks and voilà! Was the year 1999, Aunt Elena?

4. Magic WAND TRICK

Show your audience your magic wand that can suspend in the air!

You will need

• A piece of eraser

• A dark-colored (not clear) bottle with an opening fit for the wand

• A wand that is taller than the bottle (the outer end of the wand should stick out of the bottle)

How to do the trick

1. Before the performance, cut the eraser so that it perfectly fits into the mouth of the bottle.

2. Ask a volunteer to examine the bottle is empty, and take it back.

(At this moment, you need to slip the eraser without anybody noticing it. This will require practice.)

3. Drop the wand into the bottle.

4. Gently hold the wand and the bottle and turn them upside down slowly. While you perform this, say words of enchantment.

5. Pull on the wand very gently to get the piece of eraser wedged on the opening of the bottle.

6. Remove your hands from the wand. It won’t fall out of the bottle as the eraser acts as a stopper.

7. You can remove the wand by giving it a slight push to release the rubber.

5. VANISH THE TOOTHPICK

You can tell your audience that you will take a toothpick in your hand and simply vanish it! You can master it with a little practice.

You will need

• Clear tape and toothpick

How to do the trick

1. Take a small piece of tape and stick the toothpick on the nail of your thumb so that it can’t be seen from the front.

2. Cover the tape while vertically holding the toothpick so that it looks like you’re just holding the toothpick in your hand.

3. Say a magic word or do a hand movement.

4. Now just remove the fingers from the tip and open your palm straight and the toothpick will not show.

5. When you do it really fast, it will appear like vanishing.