The most impressive magic tricks in history (video)

Magic always worried human consciousness. Magicians at all times fascinated the audience - and not only by the tricks and brilliance, elegance ideas. Focuses of the most outstanding masters of illusion, which are presented below, won the hearts of the staunchest skeptics of his time:

25. David Blaine "Frozen in time"





November 27, 2000, millions of viewers watched as David Blaine performed one of the most dangerous magic tricks in the air. He was placed in an ice capsule, and in this frosty sarcophagus, he spent 63 hours 42 minutes and 15 seconds. Since the ice was transparent, one could be sure that Blaine was really there all the time. After removing the capsule from the ice, he was immediately taken to hospital, because he was in a state of disorientation.
24. "The disappearance of the Statue of Liberty"



In 1983, David Copperfield made the Statue of Liberty disappear into the air. He first picked up a huge barrier separating the audience from the eyes of the statue, and a few seconds later dropped it, but the figure in the same place is not there. Copperfield even sent beams of searchlights to place the statue disappeared, to show that it not obstructed.

23. "decapitation" Cyril Takayama



Illusionist Cyril Takayama made the whole world to open his mouth in surprise when shown the trick to remove his own head. The famous illusionist Cyril - Japanese with French roots. The rest of the world, he is known for his deft focus, which flies his head from his shoulders. This spectacular stunts never cease to terrify the audience.

22. "Levitation" David Copperfield



Again, David Copperfield amazes everyone with his brilliant focus in which he soars like a bird over the American Grand Canyon without the aid of any machinery.

21. "Metamorphosis" couple Pendragon



Magic illusion attracted not so much by the result of a trick, how many entertainment and creativity. Being not only the most agile illusionist couple Pendragon and skillfully attracted more viewers eccentricity of their performances.

20. Richard Ross usual dexterity



The audience adored Richard Ross of the magnificent views of the stage. The audience was crazy about his amazing collection of tricks with his hands, rings and other items. Definitely worth watching a short video where he performs stunts workshop with rims.

19. David Blaine turns coffee coin



David Blaine Magic performances live brought him unprecedented success. One such popular tricks is to convert liquid coffee in a big handful of coins he gave the poor directly in the same bowl.

18. "Cigarette" Derren Brown



Derren Brown - esteemed mentalist and psychological illusionist. He has an outstanding memory, the ability to hypnosis, and can demonstrate psychic powers such as psychokinesis and clairvoyance.

17. "Death Defying roller coaster"



Lance Burton is known for his many tricks, as well as the author of the longest magical performances. Already at the age of five, Lance began to conjure and to this day continues to amaze the world with their original tricks.

16. Swallowing Thomas Blackthorne drill punch



There are many magicians who love to swallow swords, but nothing can compare with the ingestion of drill working breakers. The audience was shocked by this action during the show on German television.

15. "Catching a bullet teeth"



Penn & Teller performing trick with catching lead shells fired from revolvers at each other. Such bullets are often also labeled audience, which they then identified. This trick is recognized as a legal expert.

14. Hans and Helga Moretti - "Shooting a crossbow in his head"



This impressive trick can lead to death, but the couple Moretti knowingly recognized as one of the best pairs of illusionists Germany. Every time Hans blindfolded suggests throwing weapon at the head of his wife, the audience is definitely experiencing a strong emotion.

13. Escape Artist Harry Houdini and the Chinese water torture chamber



Houdini was a consummate virtuoso illusion able to perform the most breathtaking stunts. In this trial, he was suspended by his feet, and his feet were firmly locked in the stocks. Then he lowered upside down in a glass cube filled with water and left there. Could he get out alive?

12. "Levitation" Criss Angel



Despite the fact that the focus of levitation have been successfully engaged in David Copperfield, Criss Angel magic tricks are incredible and convincing that were performed on the street among the spectators. Though someone even thought that Criss really hovered in the air, the author himself acknowledged his focus usual trickery.

11. "Moving truck"



Illusionist Penn was able to impress people with its focus Trucks that just went around him, without causing any harm to the magician.

10. "Metamorphosis"



The ability to turn into something else is one of the most outstanding talents of magician. So, the trick with the transformation of an ordinary guy in the back and a pretty assistant is driving the public mind. This is one of the best tricks of modern magicians, which requires the artist uncommon ingenuity and agility in order to trick worked as it should.

9. "Removal of the front teeth participants"



David Blaine once again demonstrates his incredible abilities in front of passers-by. This time, going from one person to another, it is right on the camera, "took out" each teeth out of their mouths. On this roller it has been a lot of debate, but do not forget that David Blaine is a certified expert in the field of street magic and magical ideas.

8. "Passage through the Great Wall of China"



David Copperfield has demonstrated great many astounding illusions, including the ability to pass through the Great Wall of China. When the trick was performed, technology video footage were not so technically perfect, so Copperfield took the time to create and plan the trick. In this speech, he relied on his wits, speed and originality and, ultimately, this unique trick Copperfield brought legendary glory.

7. "The transformation of the five-dollar bills in the top five 100-dollar"



And David Blaine repeatedly amazing people from all over the world in their foci teleepopei. So, one of his best tricks is considered to be the transformation of one-dollar banknotes in hundred-dollar bills, which it then distributes to Ninth District of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina swept there.

6. Criss Angel walks on water



The popularity of such shows Criss Angel as "Twisted Faith," "Believe" and "phenomenon" has reached the peak of his fame is due to its focus from walking on water. After that stunt he began to consider almost black magician.

5. Postmentalizm Alvo Stockman - the future of the prophecies written



It is rapidly developing type of magical prestidigitation, in which participants can write their predictions on the card, put the address, put the stamp and send to a friend. Predictions may contain information on the results of football matches or any other issues that may be interested in the destination, and the answer, to his amazement, he had come to him in the mail.

4. David Copperfield and "Saw Death"



Many magicians following in the footsteps of David Copperfield, and continue to try to repeat the trick on their performances in Las Vegas. After all, this focus is the most famous in the history of magic and illusion. Copperfield make the audience believe that he really sawed in half. Despite the large number of different versions of this focus, which in various ways magicians sawed his assistants, to this day no one has yet managed to repeat the trick just as it originally did Copperfield.

3. Paul Daniels and his "Cup" (1995)



Viewers liked the performances of Paul Daniels, because they were dynamic and truly exciting. His quick hand movements Paul could entertain for so long that he is considered the best magician in its genre. Hollywood Academy of Magical Arts in 1983, even noted its prestigious award ", the Magician".

2. David Copperfield - "Thirteen"



David Copperfield is well known for his acting skills and a sense of humor and the ability to easily find a common language with any audience that resonates with audiences from around the world. The trick is difficult to explain from the perspective of logic, and it is considered one of the best tricks in the history of magic art. After all, no one has yet managed to get thirteen people disappear in the blink of an eye.

1. David Copperfield - "Portal"



David Copperfield deserves the highest marks among all magicians thanks to the excellent performance of the set of magic tricks. Many consider him the most talented magician of all time. In this case, he was able to teleport himself and another part of the viewer to Hawaii. This trick is never repeated, and it still remains a mystery to many people.