How To Do the Floating Match Card Trick

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video.\n\nCheck out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from MKF and more videos in the Card Tricks category.\n\nYou can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/new or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmakers/apply.\n\nUse your magic skills to perform this hot trick at your next party.\n\nTo complete this How-To you will need:\n\nTape\nA playing card\nMagician\'s invisible thread\nA match\nAn audience\n\nStep 1: Tape string\n\nTape one end of the invisible string to one corner of the card.\n\nStep 2: Wrap card\n\nWind the string lengthwise around the card numerous times, moving towards the opposite end of the card to make a bed for the match.\n\nStep 3: Tape string\n\nTape the other end of the invisible string to the card.\n\nStep 4: Perform the trick\n\nPlace the card in the palm of your hand.\n\nTip: Keep your hand flat.\n\nStep 5: Place match on the card\n\nPlace the match on the card.\n\nStep 6: Cup the card\n\nWave your empty hand over the card while squeezing the ends of the card in your hand to give the illusion of the match floating.\n\nStep 7: Wave hand\n\nWave your empty hand again while slowly relaxing your grip on the card, returning it to a flat position. This will give the illusion of the match floating downward.\n\nThanks for watching How To Do the Floating Match Card Trick! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=howcast
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