Transforming the Statue of Liberty, cutting oneself in half, turning a cup of coffee into a cup of coins… these are some of the most astonishing magic tricks that will leave you in disbelief.
Classic Magic Tricks Around the World
We know that magic is the art of using methods, props, assistants, and more to make the audience believe they are witnessing something magical that cannot occur in everyday life.
The main purpose of magic performances is entertainment, creating laughter, suspense, and joy for viewers. With their remarkable talents, the magicians below have captivated hundreds, if not thousands, of audiences with their unbelievable and unique tricks around the world.
1. David Copperfield – Making the Statue of Liberty Disappear
In 1983, renowned magician David Copperfield performed a live televised illusion where he made the Statue of Liberty disappear in front of a live audience sitting near the statue.
He draped a large curtain over the statue, and when the curtain dropped, the statue was gone, astonishing everyone present.
However, just a few minutes later, he returned the statue to its original position. The “shocking” element of Copperfield’s performance was that he even used lights and radar to search for the statue, which had completely disappeared without a trace.
2. David Copperfield and the Chilling Sawing Trick
David Copperfield once again proved his talent with the astonishing sawing in half illusion. To perform this trick, he climbed into a box and was securely chained by his hands and feet.
A saw blade was positioned above him and slowly lowered, cutting him in half. The two halves of the magician were separated. But then, through his skill, the magician rejoined his body as if the terrifying sawing had never occurred.
*This performance requires training and modern equipment. Do not attempt this at home.
3. Magician David Blaine Turns Coffee into Coins
David Blaine is known as one of the most famous street magicians, showcasing many unique performances. In this act, David invited a homeless man to sip a cup of coffee.
He then took the coffee cup and transformed it into a cup filled with coins, astonishing everyone around.
4. David Blaine and the Disappearing Teeth Trick
In another performance, David Blaine made disappear the teeth of a woman. First, he held her jaw and unexpectedly pulled out a few teeth.
The woman was horrified and even searched with her tongue for her missing teeth. But the reality was that her teeth had vanished, leaving only empty space.
Right after, David blew gently, and the woman’s teeth reappeared, while the audience remained in disbelief, unsure of what had just happened.
5. The “Too Fast, Too Dangerous” Trick of the Pendragons
The couple known as the Pendragons is famous for their extremely quick and dangerous magic tricks. They have toured many places around the world and achieved considerable success.
With their transformation act, switching bodies, this magical couple set the Guinness World Record for the fastest transformation magic trick.
6. The “Head Drop” Trick by Cyril Takayama
Cyril Takayama is a famous magician from Japan. He has performed 15 special shows during prime time in Japan and gained a large fan base worldwide through the Internet.
The magician shocked many passengers on a bus in Los Angeles when he dropped his own head. He stood in front of unsuspecting onlookers, lamenting how tired he was of life. While everyone was focused on him, suddenly Cyril’s head fell into his hands.
People screamed, and Cyril shocked them further by holding his head and asking for money to return it to its rightful place. This optical illusion trick was later performed by Cyril on live television.
7. Swallowing a Drill Bit by Magician Thomas Blackthorne
Instead of using a traditional sword, magician Thomas Blackthorne took it up a notch by performing a trick where he swallowed a drill bit in front of a live audience.
Thomas regularly performs dangerous acts, such as lifting weights with his tongue, drilling his tongue, and sword swallowing. This trick left many audience members feeling uneasy about its danger.
*This performance requires training and modern equipment. Do not attempt this at home.
