Words Related to Performing Arts - Magic

a magic trick where the assistant appears to take control over the magician in a surprising or humorous way

a magic trick where a borrowed bill or object appears inside a lemon, creating a surprising effect

a dangerous magic trick where a performer catches a fired bullet, often with their hand or mouth, for thrilling effect

a magic trick where a performer escapes from a dangerous or challenging situation using skill, technique, or props, creating a suspenseful performance

a classic magic trick where metal rings are visibly linked and unlinked by a magician, creating a mesmerizing display of visual magic

a magic prop used to produce a live dove or small animal from an apparently empty container, often with fire or other theatrical effects

a magical incantation or word used in performances to create wonder, often accompanied by gestures or actions

a hollow, flesh-colored plastic tip used in magic tricks to conceal and produce small objects for surprising effects

a term used in magic for a prop or bag used to carry and organize a magician's props, typically small items, for organized performances

a hidden pocket or pouch used in magic tricks to secretly conceal and produce objects for surprising effects

a type of performance using larger props and illusions on a raised stage, typically for larger audiences in theatrical settings

a legendary magic trick involving a rope suspended in mid-air, creating an impossible and mysterious effect

a classic magic trick where a magician produces an seemingly endless amount of coins from thin air, creating a surprising and visually stunning effect

a magic illusion where sharp objects are passed through or around a performer lying on a table, creating a thrilling spectacle

a classic card magic routine where a chosen card repeatedly rises to the top of the deck despite being placed in the middle, creating a visually impressive and surprising effect

a popular false shuffle used in card magic to create the illusion of shuffling while keeping the cards in their original order, named after its creator, Herb Zarrow

a game in which three cards are laid face down and the players who guess the queen card right win the money that all the players had bet

a classic magic trick that involves a seemingly impossible transposition of a coin and a miniature coin in a spectator's hands, creating a surprising and baffling effect

a magic routine that uses a heated tool to create an illusion of writing or drawing appearing on paper, metal, or other surfaces, creating a visually stunning and mystifying effect

a magic prop that is a stretchable and animated cloth used for tricks and routines that create a playful and entertaining effect

a classic coin manipulation technique in magic where a coin appears to be transferred from one hand to another, but is secretly retained in the original hand

a classic magic trick where a matchstick appears to defy gravity and levitate in mid-air, creating a visual illusion of it floating without any visible means of support

a magic prop that creates the illusion of a thumb being detached and reattached, allowing for various tricks and routines

a classic magic routine where small balls appear, vanish, and translocate under three cups, creating a captivating display of skill and misdirection

a dramatic illusion where a person appears to levitate and then dematerialize while covered by a cloth, creating a mysterious and otherworldly effect

the hypothetical ability to instantly transport matter from one place to another without physically moving it through space

the act of making an object or person appear to float or rise into the air without any visible means of support

illusions and tricks performed on a theatrical stage with grand-scale props, lighting, and stagecraft for a captivating audience experience

***magic performed in an intimate setting usually no more than 3 meters from one's audience and is usually performed while sitting at a table.

the practice or study of escaping from restraints, confinement, or dangerous situations, often performed as a form of entertainment

a form of magic that involves feats of mind reading, psychic abilities, and psychological manipulation to create the illusion of extraordinary mental powers

a staged or performed event that simulates a spiritualistic gathering or communication with the spirits of the deceased

a form of close-up magic performed in public places, such as streets, parks, or other outdoor settings, usually for unsuspecting audiences

a type of magic act in which performers rapidly change costumes or appearance in a seemingly impossible or instantaneous manner

a close-up magic routine where four small objects, usually coins, appear to magically move and gather together under the performer's hands, creating a visually captivating effect