Magic is a form of entertainment enjoyed by people of all ages and genders. It has a long history and has produced many famous magicians and classic magic performances, bringing audiences unimaginable visual experiences and sparking a great interest in unraveling the mysteries of magic—how exactly do they do it? Of course, under normal circumstances, uncovering the secrets behind these performances is difficult. But today, we'll reveal the secrets of magic: the little-known truths behind 11 famous magic performances around the world. Perhaps after reading this, you too can perform as spectacularly as a magician!

1. Suspension on the chair

This kind of magic trick can be done on the street or on stage. The female assistant appears to be floating on a high chair, which looks very magical to the audience. In fact, this magic trick is very simple. The female assistant sits on a tiny, retractable chair, and she uses her body to just cover the chair. With the camera angle, it looks like she is floating. It is just a visual illusion and there is nothing special about it.

2. The Great Disappearance

Of all stage magic tricks, the "cloth-to-face" trick is probably the most common. The magician holds a cloth in front of a projection screen, and then, after lowering the cloth, several hot female assistants immediately appear. So how is this magic trick performed? It's quite simple: there's a mechanism on the projection screen that allows the assistants to hide inside. After the magician covers them with the cloth, they emerge from inside. Another way is to move the projection screen and use stage lighting and camera angles to create cover, which can also achieve the same effect.

3. Disappeared in a closed cage

The magician had his assistant in a completely enclosed mesh cage, which was then covered with a cloth. After a while, the cloth was removed, and the assistant appeared to have vanished into thin air. The audience was amazed. So where did the assistant go? Actually, she was hiding in a secret compartment at the bottom of the cage, invisible to the naked eye from the outside. That's why the magic trick seemed so incredible!

4. Important people

This is a traditional magic trick. The magician has his female assistant lie on a long table, then fixes her body in place before using a chainsaw to cut her in two. It looks incredibly gruesome, and undeniably, the visual impact is striking. However, the principle is quite simple: it requires two assistants, whose upper and lower bodies are positioned on the table to appear as if they were a single person. This necessitates the assistants having slender physiques. Finally, the magician performs the chainsaw. While the principle sounds simple, a certain level of performance skill is still required on stage, otherwise, it's easy to give yourself away!

5. Hanging on a car

British magician Dynamo Dinamo once performed on the streets of London, attracting much attention. He suspended himself on a double-decker bus with only one arm, his body completely dangling in mid-air, like something out of a science fiction movie. So how did he do it? The secret is that the arm Dinamo used to hang on the bus was fake. It was made of latex with a metal rod inside, which was fixed to the bus and connected to a safety harness on his body. This provided protection while remaining discreet. Of course, performing this magic trick requires a certain amount of courage, as it is quite dangerous!

6. Water in the tablet computer

If you frequently enjoy watching magic shows, you've definitely seen this trick before. The magician holds a tablet computer, sets the screen to resemble a water kettle screensaver, and places a faucet on the screen. Then, an assistant comes up and releases a large amount of water through the faucet, making it seem as if the tablet computer can actually produce water. Of course, we all know this is impossible. So how is it done? The key is the faucet. The water inside actually comes from a water bottle hidden in the magician's arm, connected to the faucet via a thin tube. This thin tube is invisible to the audience; the magician conceals it with his clothing and arm.

7. Beverages of different colors

The magician holds up a cardboard box containing drinks and tells the audience he can control the color of the beverages inside. He then asks a member of the audience to choose a color. After the member makes their choice, the magician pulls out a drink of the same color from the box. Does the magician have superpowers? Of course not. The box is cleverly designed with a mechanism; it contains various colored drinks. To choose a color, the magician simply squeezes a specific spot. However, it must be mentioned that the audience member interacting with him is essentially a plant; otherwise, it would be truly embarrassing if they chose a color that wasn't in the box!

8. Moving head

I saw this magic trick on a talent show. At first glance, it looked terrifying and unbelievable. The magician seemed to be able to move his head to any position on his body. Actually, the principle is very simple, and you can do it too. You just need to use a tripod to support the coat, and then the magician's head can move inside the tripod.

9. Separation of upper and lower body

You may have seen magicians in street magic performers separate their upper and lower bodies, with the "floating" upper body remaining completely unaffected, leaving the audience in disbelief. In fact, this magic trick is super simple. The so-called separation of the upper and lower body mainly relies on the magician's costume. The specific principle can be seen in the picture on the right. After watching this, I believe everyone can also perform such a realistic magic show!

10. Smoking bananas

A magician lights one end of an ordinary banana with a lighter and inhales the other end through his nose, producing smoke—a truly magical sight. While the banana appears perfectly normal, it actually hides a secret: the magician has placed a cigarette inside the banana to create this spectacular effect!

11. Playing cards printed on the chest

Shin Lim rose to fame after participating in America's Got Talent, where he performed exquisite magic tricks that provided the audience with a perfect visual feast. His signature trick, imprinting playing cards on his chest, is considered his masterpiece. While it may seem fantastical to the average person, the magic is actually quite simple. The principle is similar to temporary tattoos: using a transfer varnish, applying a layer of UV-curing adhesive, and then heating it, the playing cards are imprinted on the body. However, if you look closely, you'll notice that while Shin Lim had guests sign playing cards, the card imprinted on his chest lacks a guest's signature, proving that the cards were not the same.