Motivational Magic Tricks & Routines

One, Two, Three Ropes Routine

I found an old motivational idea for the 1,2,3, Ropes trick.

The three different lengths represent different priorities. Too often we allow them to run together and they all appear to be important. (Same Length)

That is why it is so important to plan out our day by deciding which task are the most important and which are not.

Magically transform them back to their different lengths. I thought this was a good idea and useful.

Anyone else have a good routine for the 1,2,3, Ropes?


I just read a quote I thought might lend it self to a great message using the 1,2,3. Ropes.

"Habit is a cable; We weave a thread of every day, and at last we cannot break it.” Horace Mann

Here is my idea...... As three different ropes one short, one medium, and one long we each stand our test of strength but when we team up and weave ourselves together we create a cord that cannot be broken. This is said as you transform each rope to the same length.

Then while holding the gimmicked end with one hand the other hand is weaving the three ropes together creating a much stronger cord. I think this idea will be an excellent illustration for a message on team work. What do you think?

I can't wait to try it out on a live audience.

Steve Hart

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No Tear Newspaper

I love this version of Gene Anderson's Newspaper tear. It is easy to set up and easy to perform and it gives you a power ending.

My motivational routine has varied over the years but the basic idea is this. I pull out the pieces of the torn paper and I read them as though they were articles that I had torn from the paper.

I read headline as though they read accolades about the company I am performing for. I make the head line sound as though they are all about the great reviews about XYZ company or association.

After I have collected all the pieces, I say sounds like it is all good news to me! Bam the whole paper is restored.

Steve Hart

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Blendo Effects

For those of you who know what a blendo is please allow me to explain it to those who don't. The basic effect is you show several colored silk handkerchief and they transform into one large silk scarf with a color print using those same colors. It could be a picture or a message.

I offer two version in my Catalog page. The first one is the "Target" silk and the second one is the "Butterfly" silk which also includes a caterpillar silk so you can tell the story of a hard working caterpillar who transforms into a beautiful butterfly.

For beginners I suggest you use a "Change Bag" to make the switch. This is easy to perform and the bag is gimmick to do all the work for you.

I also want to mention here the idea of doing a bare handed blendo. Their is on the market gimmick silks that give you the same effect but they are hard to find and not easy to work with.

The bare handed version involves stealing the large silk (which is folded into a bundle) as you are showing the smaller colored ones. You end up hiding the large silk until you bunch up all the colored ones into a small bundle then at that magic moment you allow the large one to un-fold while hiding the smaller ones in bundled up in your hand. With practice this is the best version.

The easiest is still using some type of change bag. I thought you may enjoy the idea of doing the same trick using different method.


Steve Hart

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Correct Key


If you who don't know, this is the specially made lock that use to be called "Key-R-Rect" which is now called "Correct Key" by me. The owner of "Key-R-Rect" passed away and it was not available for over three years. I approached the owner's widow and she said the secret had died with her husband.

A year later I found a magician/locksmith who figured out the secret and we put this effect back into production. This magical device is very versatile and effective. There are several routines that you use with this trick lock.

I will tell you that the secret is built into the lock and it is set by one of the keys. Once this is done you, the magician, doesn't have to do anything from that point on it is self-working. On my Video-CD (Magnify Your Strengths, Be You!) you will see me present my favorite routine with the "Correct Key".

There are several reasons I really like this effect, one is it plays big but packs small. The second is it easily ties into my messages, be it "The Key to understanding....." "What is it that keeps us locked up......" If you don't own one of these locks it is available in my catalog of motivational magic tricks.

If you do own one, would you be willing to share with us your routine using the "Correct Key"?

Steve Hart

I sell the video of that complete program through my Website by going to: www.magic2motivate.com/special_vcd_offer.htm

You can watch two short video clips from that program there from my Website. I have sold over a hundred of these videos. I hear people enjoy the video.

I want to tell you if you own this trick, "Correct-Key" then you will want to know about this idea. It saved me from making a big mistake during one of my shows.

I found in a dollar store a package of key labels each a different color. So I put those on the keys that come with this trick to make it easier to hold on to during the performance. (I pass mine out to the spectators during my routine.)

Well one day I started my program and when I went to do that routine I realized that I had not separated the gimmick key from the others. Luckily I remembered which color I had attached to that key. I was able to grab it complete the trick with any problem. If I had not done this I would have been extremely difficult finding that key among the others. My eye sight is not as good as it use to be.

So look for the same package of those plastic key colored labels. It will make it easier to keep track of the gimmick key.

Steve Hart


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A New Coloring Book

Yes, I am producing a new coloring book.

But this one is completely different. It is designed for your corporate programs.

It will read something like, "Magic Secrets for Success!" on the outside of the booklet.

As you flip through the pages they are seen a blank, until the motivational magician shares one of the great secrets of success that is Innovation!

At this point the pages are flipped and the audience sees the word "New Ideas" printed on every page in black and white.

But once the motivational magician explains how these new ideas bring change and profit the pages are flipped again and they are now in full color with the words, "New Ideas!"

You can purchase your Motivational Coloring Book through the magic2motivate Website.
It is on the catalog page.

Steve Hart

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Here is an idea I thought of using the Squaring the Circle trick.

You start off with the circle shape and comment, "It is not always easy being honest with everyone. Often we find ourselves going round and round on the same issues.

The same problems keep coming up over and over again." "There comes a time when we must be honest with our selves and with others and stop beating around the bush and become square with people!"

"That is the beginning of change." At the proper moment the circle turns into the square.

Then I put my face into the square as though it was a picture frame and smile real big. Often you will get instant applause.

Steve Hart