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 phenomenon of a person or thing rising into the air by apparently supernatural means

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 study of methods of escaping (especially 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