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How to bounce back if you mess up your magic show

You never know when you're going to goof up. It's best not to live in fear of it. Be confident in yourself and your skill at the tricks you perform

How to become a magic show performer

Create a wardrobe that is exciting and eye-catching. You want to get the most out of your show, so all components must be thought-out and planned just right

Spice up your act with the air magic card trick

The air magic card trick requires a great deal of practice. Practice the action of causing just one card to flip over when dropping a deck of cards

How to play to your audience with a magic wand

If you use a magic wand sparingly in your act, the audience will realize that it is you, the magician, who possesses magical powers, not the wand

Impress everyone with the circus magic card trick

Fan out the cards and allow a participant to pick a card. While they're not paying attention to what you are doing, take a peek at the bottom card of the deck

Leap! And get your magic show on stage

Do you dream of performing your magic tricks on a stage before a real audience? Perfect the tricks you want to perform to become a successful magician

How to choose a pool cue

Want to be an expert? For the serious pool player, purchasing your own pool cue can make a huge difference in the way you play the game

Crush 'em with the heavy-handed card trick

Make sure each card is held face-up so the participant can see this. You don't know what his card is, but you do know what the card was just before it

How to sew on a button

Most garments come with replacement buttons. If they didn't, or you have misplaced them, find a button that looks as close to the original as possible

Using sonar fish finders

Sonar equipment sends out electronic pulses to measure how far away objects are

Learn three easy magic tricks

You can entertain and amaze your friends and family just by learning these simple magic tricks - one, two, three, abracadabra

Interesting facts about Jupiter

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun and is more than 318 times the size of planet Earth

How to make a family tree

Researching your family history usually involves talking with the older members of your family and trips to the library

Finding a ballroom dance class

The price of learning ballroom dancing is always a consideration, but national chains have set prices that can help fit into your budget

What is an SLR camera

An SLR camera uses a moving mirror system that allows you to view exactly what you'll be capturing, when you snap your photo

What is Sudoku?

The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9-by-9 grid so that each of the nine 3-by-3 boxes has digits from one through nine

Stamp collecting supplies

Using stamp tongs will prevent you from causing damage to your collection

Who invented the bicycle?

The precursor to the modern bicycle did not have pedals.

If you sew, this is the place to go

The latest decorator trends, fabrics and colors now available at your fingertips.

How to read guitar tabs

An easy way to learn how to play guitar.

How to build a train set

Model railroading is a hobby for all ages

Bare bones aquarium keeping

Keeping an aquarium is a fun and enjoyable hobby for the entire family!

Scavenger hunt ideas

A scavenger hunt is a great choice for your next party