Kids can wow their friends with easy magic tricks

This gravity-defying trick, developed by science expert Bob Pflugfelder ( sciencebobstore.com ), is truly electrifying. Static electricity transforms strands of tinsel into an orb that floats as if by magic.

A lot of hocus-pocus

Kids can charm their friends with these "magic" tricks, which include easy-to-follow instructions.

Amaze your friends with magic tricks

This gravity-defying trick, developed by science expert Bob Pflugfelder (sciencebobstore.com), is truly electrifying! Static electricity transforms strands of tinsel into an orb that floats as if by magic.

The magic of good character

WONDER LAKE – Looking straight forward, seventh-grader Blake Hartmann, 12, guessed in which hand magician Tim Hannig held a piece of toilet tissue.

Dennis Haney, The Wizard of Rosedale

To learn magic in England, travel to King’s Cross Station, step through a brick wall to the landing at Platform 9 3/4, and board the 11 a.m. Hogsmeade train to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to begin your training. In the U.S. of A., take I-695 to Exit 35B, Pulaski Highway, hang a left on Rossville Boulevard then a right behind the Toys ‘R’ Us on the hill, and follow the Yellow ...