EXPLAINING MAGIC.

EXPLAINING MAGIC. At the beginning of the movie THE PRESTIGE, Michael Caine explains that every great magic trick has three parts: the Pledge; the Turn; and the Prestige. Lehrer’s article links to a video where Penn and Teller demonstrate here what they call the seven principles of magic: 1. Palm; 2. Ditch; 3. Steal; 4. Simulate; 5. Load; 6. Misdirect; 7. Switch. Penn explains while Teller demonstrates how sleight of hand is done.