Michael O'Brien: Official Blog - Michael O'Brien

TUTORIAL: "Tour de FARCE" Triumph

3/7/2018

A few years ago, Michael O'Brien released on of the best in the hand Triumph effects on the market today. A lot of performers have asked about an even more direct and easier to perform method. This week, Michael decided to release his alternate form of the "Tour de Force" Triumph effect which makes performing a faro shuffle effect even easier!

TUTORIAL: Blindsided 2

2/17/2018

Looking for a strong piece of magic that happens in your spectator's hands? Boy have we got the trick for you! Blindsided 2 is a blank deck routine with a powerful punch as the deck actually prints itself IN THE SPECTATOR'S HANDS! Learn some awesome techniques as well as a powerful piece of strolling magic!

TUTORIAL: Hindu Shuffle Force Subtlety

2/9/2018

The Hindu Shuffle Force is one of the oldest and most iconic forces in the magic world. Though it is a classic, a lot of magicians tend to shy away from using it. It is simple, straightforward and surefire, so why don't more magicians use it? This week, Michael O'Brien explains why as well as offers an easy way to fix this "glaring issue!"

TUTORIAL: Haunted Fan by Kaan Akdogan

2/3/2018

Are you tired of having to set up your loops or IT every time you want to perform "Haunted Deck?" Can't stand the clunky gimmick for your rising card deck? Well guess what? I have just the gimmick for you! This week Kaan Ackdogan of "KaanTricks" teaches us his beautiful take on this classic plot. The best part, the gimmick is easy to use, packs small, and lasts awhile!

TUTORIAL: "Sonic Mindreading" and "The Charlier Force."

1/18/2018

Part of what makes magic so much fun is figuring out which moves work the best in certain situations. Sometimes the simplest moves are the best. Other times more advanced moves are better. This week, Michael O'Brien takes a look at a card force that is rarely used these days and explains why it is rarely used as well as how to improve upon it to make it better!

TUTORIAL: "Cardini Turnover Shift" by Pablo Frey

10/28/2017

*THIS IS NOT A PASS!* Don't let your eyes deceive you! The "Cardini Turnover SHIFT" looks very similar to the "Turnover PASS", however the methods are very different! In this tutorial, Pablo Frey teaches his awesome take on the "Cardini Shift" as well as offers some advice on achieving the cleanest control possible. Learn 2 variations of the move including an easy version and advanced version.

TUTORIAL: "Dive" by David Koehler

6/24/2017

Looking for an extremely visual and easy to perform color change? Then DIVE may be the effect for you! "Dive" by David Koehler is a visual color change of a single card that happens in freaking MID-AIR! How cool is that? In addition to the FULL TUTORIAL that teaches how to perform this awesome effect, Michael O'Brien offers some advice on how to expand on this idea and use it to perform some of your own incredible miracles!

TUTORIAL: "Houdini Card" by Pablo Frey

6/14/2017

Pablo Frey is back again with another awesome, fun, visual, and easy to perform card effect. This time Pablo shares his card-through-box effect called "Houdini Card." There are some great convincers in here and the handling itself is so easy it is almost self working! Enjoy!

TUTORIAL: "X Marks the Spot"

5/27/2017

The magician signs a card and looses it into the deck. The deck is then handed to a spectator to shuffle behind their back. The spectator draws a giant "X" on the back of a random card in the deck. The "X" card is revealed to be the same one the magician signed at the beginning of the effect!

TUTORIAL: The Double-Dribble Control

4/13/2017

Are you looking for a slick and easy way to control two different cards from two different parts of the deck to the top, SIMULTANEOUSLY? Well then this just may be the technique for you! Check out Michael O'Brien's "Double-Dribble Control" as seen at 52Kards in this months free magic tutorial!

TUTORIAL: Cardini Top Replacement by Pablo Frey

3/30/2017

Looking for a fun way to control a selected card to the top? Then check out CTR by Pablo Frey! It is a fun move that uses the "Cardini Change" to allow you to control a selected card! If performed correctly this can be a very stealthy addition to your arsenal! Check it out!

TUTORIAL: "The Faro Shuffle" with Jeremy Griffith

8/12/2016

Have you ever needed to shuffle a deck of cards and realized there is no table top to shuffle on? Well, this is the tutorial for you! This week special guest Jeremy Griffith teaches two variations of the classic in-the-hands "Faro Shuffle" as well as a few techniques to help you to interlace the cards PERFECTLY! Let's grab a deck of cards and strap in for this awesome Video Tutorial!

TUTORIAL: "Liquid Currency," Melting Coin Trick!

6/22/2016

Imagine being able to melt a coin in your own two hands! Well guess what, it is easier than you think! Learn how to visually bend a coin in half and even melt your finger straight through it with this fun tutorial, "Liquid Currency."

TUTORIAL: Awesome Spelling Trick with Cards!

2/16/2016

The spelling plot is a classic effect in magic. What makes this one so amazing you may ask? It is completely impromptu, self working and the SPECTATOR DEALS THE CARDS! Imagine letting a spectator choose a card, its is lost in the deck, then simply by spelling the card they chose, you are able to find it. You will BLOW THIER MINDS because there are no moves and everything ends clean! So what do you say? Let's learn "Spell Check!"

TUTORIAL: 6 Easy Steps for a Fun Sponge Ball Routine!

2/12/2016

Ever wanted to learn a cool, fun, visual, and always impressive magic trick? Well have I got one for you! Sponge Ball Magic is a classic and to this day, continues to impress people of all ages! I cannot leave the house without bringing these bad boys with me, they are THAT impressive. So... I decided to teach you my working routine which believe it or not is very simple to perform! Here is a fun sponge ball routine that ANYONE can perform with just a bit of practice.

TUTORIAL: The Amazing "Color Changing Deck!"

2/3/2016

The "Color Changing Deck" is a classic in magic and gets the most incredible reactions ever! The best part about it though? It is SO EASY even YOU can do it! Check out this FREE TUTORIAL and learn the secret behind the best card trick in the world!