Magic is one of the rare concepts that has the power to bring people together. There’s something awe-inspiring about watching a magician perform wondrous, seemingly impossible feats, and it can bring great joy to kids and adults alike. With so many incredible tricks performed over the years, it might be difficult to select the most impressive one. Here are a few that have brought delight to audiences.

A Guide to Famous Magic Tricks Through the Years

1. Walking on Water

Magicians typically perform what has always been considered virtually impossible. They’ve defied belief by walking on water. Some did so while surrounded by swimmers, while others took to the River Thames to showcase their unbelievable skills. It’s a magician’s favorite, but it’s also a fun trick for observers to witness in person. 

2. Vanishing Statue of Liberty

It was a trick that transformed the career of David Copperfield, who was already a well-known and beloved magic-maker. Yet when he caused the Statue of Liberty to vanish, it instantly became a sensational trick that awed people. As he stood before a live audience, the famous statue looming in the distance, a large screen appeared between a pair of pillars. The screen then fell, and Lady Liberty was gone. Just like that, the screen returned, fell again, and the statue was back.

3. Sawing People in Half

It’s one of the oldest tricks in the proverbial books, but people are nevertheless still fascinated by watching someone being “sawed” in half. Audiences watch in wonder and sometimes panic as the magician rolls out someone in a long box and cuts the box in half. It continues to amaze those who have never witnessed it before, and it’s quite the illusion for the first-time magic watcher. 
 

Kids will be equally mystified and overjoyed by the wonderful tricks performed by Marco the Magician in Philipstown, NY. The magician boasts more than 10 million YouTube views, and has performed with some of the most widely recognized celebrities in the world. Visit the website for more information about his services and to find out how he can make your child’s birthday truly magical, or call (212) 502-0148 to book him for the occasion.