Common magic principles; from now on, you too can be a magic master.
We often find magic amazing, even questioning whether magicians possess supernatural powers. But magic is simply a highly skilled form of deception. Now let's examine what secrets these amazing magic tricks hide!
1. Human body cutting
Every time we see a magic trick involving cutting a person in half, we feel both fear and fascination. Surely they don't actually split a person in two, right? Of course not. The principle is this: a large box can be divided into two smaller boxes, each containing a person, one with their head sticking out and the other with their feet sticking out. See the diagram for the principle:
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Or perhaps two people aren't necessary; one person and a pair of prosthetic feet will suffice.
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2. Floating in the air
This kind of trick, or rather, deception, is most commonly seen in India. The principle is actually quite simple: just tear off the cloth covering his body, and the truth will be revealed.
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They originally had a sturdy board under their buttocks.
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3. To conjure many things from one's hands
We often see magicians conjure up many things from their hands, which is actually achieved using this: fake finger sleeves. Magicians will stuff small items into them and then pull them out.
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4. How many segments is the human body cut into?
We often see magicians put a person into a three-dimensional box, then divide the box into several sections, making it appear as if the person inside has been cut into many pieces. However, the black space next to the box actually has a hidden feature. It originally had more space, so by using a misalignment technique, the space inside is still large enough for one person to stay in.
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5. Human levitation
This levitation works on a similar principle to the previous aerial levitation. The first type of human levitation works like this:
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Of course, on stage, the magician and his assistant will hide the support channel very well. There will be an S-shape on the right side of the support channel, creating the illusion that the hula hoop has already passed through it. This is why the hula hoop is placed on the ground or circled around from the left. Or perhaps it's like this:
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There is a supporting glass panel; all the magician needs to do is press the button on the mechanism.
6. Lean forward
Remember Michael Jackson? One of his signature moves has been imitated and performed by many magicians: leaning forward without falling. This is because their shoes have a secret: they utilize principles of physics.
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