Make a Ball Out of Playing Cards

This isn't a juggling trick with a ball, it's a real and essential part of playing soccer. Learn how to dribble (or juggle) a soccer ball.

The low golf shot is particularly useful when you are playing a links course and the wind is blowing, as it stops the ball ballooning and losing distance in its flight. It's also the best way to punch the golf ball out from beneath the branches of a low, overhanging tree. A lo ...more

This video will teach you to be fluid in your movement around the soccer ball, as well as use the outside of you foot effectively when playing soccer. If you want to improve your footwork, watch this video. Dribble with the outside of the foot during soccer. Click through to w ...more

Learning to "dig" squash shots out of the corners can be puzzling for beginners. This video shows you how to approach the ball, and how important it is to keep away from the walls when playing shots close to the wall and corner. Squash is a racquet sports game, seemingly sim ...more

Should you fold your hand or chase the draw when playing Texas Hold'em after the flop? The first three community cards that are dealt are called the flop. This how to video addresses different situations that can occur after the flop. You will learn what hands you should chase ...more

Here are some tips for playing No Limit Hold'em poker after the turn. Many of the turn cards in No Limit are the last card you are going to see. By this time, you usually have a good feel about your status.

Fabián "Fab" Nuñez Seixa shows how to put the pressure on your opponent by playing with high deep spin. Watch this tennis film and you will soon have yours perfect. Do high deep spin with the ball in tennis. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com

In this tutorial, we learn how to play baseball with Goofy. First, you will need to play in a ball park and have players for each team. The pitcher will throw the ball and the hitter will hit the ball, then run to the different bases. The uniform will be loose fitting so it's ...more

Want to look totally pro when you deal blackjack, or even just when you're playing Go Fish with your friends? Then check out this easy yet super impressive card shuffling trick. Cutting cards can either be boring or a spectacle, so add some spice to your card game by shuffling ...more

This how to video explains how to play Texas Hold'em Poker by your position, by playing fewer hands in an early position, and more hands in a late position. Master the game of Texas Hold'em poker.

In this pool shooting video proper stance is demonstrated, from angle of approach to follow through. First visualize the impact line from the object ball to the pocket, then create an aiming line, take some practice strokes, and finally shoot, keeping your head down. Adopt a p ...more

Serious collectible trading card gamers generally prefer to play with their cards on a mat to protect them, keep them in a contained area, and look badass. If you've always wanted a custom mat but not known how to make one, watch this video for a complete guide to making and p ...more

A discussion of using follow in combination with sidespin. This helps you place the cue ball for your next shot.

Can't figure out what you love best? Baseball or art? Well, combine your two favorite pastimes and draw a baseball player. You can even create your own baseball cards if you want to go the extra step. But in this video, you'll specifically learn how to draw a baseball player h ...more

Ever wonder how to levitate something like a real magician? Well, look no further! In this tutorial, learn how to levitate a playing card from a deck of cards and impress everyone you know. This trick is easy to learn and since cards are so compact, you can perform it anywhere ...more

Need some help figuring out how to play Skee-ball on your Apple iPhone? This video tutorial presents an overview of the game's essential rules and objective. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started playing Skee-ball on your own A ...more

In this video, we learn how to play pool with a lesson in 8-ball position play. If you are playing a game of 8-all and you are the stripes, it's good if you end up in a position in the middle of the balls. You want to increase the margin of error by playing for an area of the ...more

In this video guide, we learn how to play On the Spot, a variation of pool and billiards where the objective is to hit a ball directly onto a designated spot on your pool or billiard table. For all of the details, and to get started playing On the Spot yourself, take a look.

In this Magic & Parlor Tricks video tutorial you will learn how to use normal playing cards as Tarot cards with Peter John. The diamond cards are used for money or finances in Tarot cards. Spades are known as swords in Tarot cards. Hearts are called cups, Clubs cards are recog ...more

An instructional video on how to throw playing cards.

Are your favorite trading cards and postcards just sitting in a box under your bed? Well pull them out and learn how to turn them into your very own customized curtains by watching this how-to video. You will need a stack of trading cards, playing cards, or colored paper, a si ...more

Watch this how to video to learn to make gaff cards. Gaff cards are special looking playing cards used for magic tricks. This easy to learn hack can save you up to $30.

Are you a magician on a budget? Impressive feats of magic don't require an assistant to saw in half, or even a rabbit to pull out of a hat. You need only the slightest sleight-of-hand to perform this impressive magic staple. You Will Need *A deck of playing cards *Craft glue ...more

Join Magician Ryan Oakes as he reveals step by step a really cool card trick! Grab and audience a deck of cards and get ready to have a magic show of your own! So cool! You will need one deck of playing cards. Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like s ...more

In this Magic & Parlor Tricks video tutorial you will see how to do the black and red cared trick. This video doesn’t teach you how to do the trick. It merely shows you the trick. It displays a deck of cards, which the presenter says is a normal deck of playing cards contain ...more

Peter John teaches us how to explain Tarot cards & reading with Peter John. Tarot cards come from the playing cards era and there are many different types of tarot cards on the market. These work by the person that picks the specific cards. When someone picks a certain type of ...more

With Tim Burton's revival of Alice in Wonderland, throw one of the hottest parties in town with a "mad tea party" themed party. Recreating one of Alice in Wonderland's most famous adventures is a great theme for all kinds of celebrations. Set the scene with these suggestions. ...more

Watch this video to learn how to make smudged gaff cards. Gaff cards are used for magic tricks and look different then normal playing cards.

This stash box is super cool. No one will ever think to look inside this seemingly ordinary deck of playing cards. You can even fan out the cards to make it look even more real! You can bet that a thief is not going to nab your deck if they rob you, so you can feel better know ...more

This is a very simple card trick to learn, but still amazing to watch. All it takes is a simple sleight of hand, the double lift, and of course, a regular deck of playing cards. Watch this video magic tutorial and learn how to bring a chosen card to the top of the deck of card ...more

Did you know that you can tell whether rare cards are inside of a booster pack justby the pack's weight? Scaling is a method of finding rare Yu-Gi-Oh (YuGiOh) playing cards.

This trick is very cool. In this tutorial, learn exactly how to 'wow' your friends with a classic street magician move. With this trick, you will appear to change the color of your cards with a simple slight of hand. This magic trick is very easy to learn and as long as you ...more

Get ready to defy the laws of gravity with this really cool magic trick. Just make sure your glass is empty when you perform this one! You will need one plastic tumbler or bottle, one opaque plate, two playing cards, scotch tape, and scissors. Sometimes we use materials that r ...more

One of the most important and overlooked aspect of basketball is free throws. There's no reason a free throw can't be made every time, and this video will teach coaches and young children playing ball the best practices for getting ready for making the free throw. Shooting a f ...more

Got a deck of standard playing cards? Looking for your next great illusion? Look no further. In this free video magic lesson, you'll learn how perform the "Joker Sandwich" card trick. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of the trick, and to get started imp ...more

Aspiring card shark? Sink your pearly whites into this easy, impressive illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform a simple mental photography card trick using blank playing cards. For more information, including a step ...more

Aspiring card shark? Sink your teeth into this simple illusion. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "slip force" card trick to force aces or any other card from a standard deck of playing cards. For more information, i ...more

Got a deck of standard playing cards? Looking for your next great illusion? Look no further. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the classic "million dollar" card trick. For more information, including a step-by-step break ...more

Got a deck of standard playing cards? Looking for your next great illusion? Look no further. In this free video magic lesson from YouTube user experthowto, you'll learn how to perform the "million dollar" card trick. For more information, including a step-by-step breakdown of ...more

Check out this instructional magic trick video to learn how to perform the hit and run card trick. All you need is a pair of regular bicycle playing cards. Learn how to do the hit and run card trick with this tutorial and impress your friends. Soon you'll be performing more ad ...more

Learn the Matrix magic trick in which you make coins appear and disappear underneath playing cards. Perform the Matrix coin magic trick. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Eleusis is a fun card game that is pretty easy to learn how to play. Grab a few buddies, and check out this video tutorial! Learn to play Eleusis – and the strategies that go with playing this game successfully. Step 1: Shuffle cards Shuffle two decks of cards together and ...more

Watch this video tutorial to learn how to play war. Not only is War a great way to pass the time with a friend, but it's so easy to learn that both children and adults can play. You Will Need * A deck of cards * Two players Step 1. Deal the cards Shuffle the deck and deal ...more

Learn how to properly hit a cue ball while playing pool by learning what NOT to do. This video shows how a miscue happens from an off-center hit or no chalk. Avoid a miscue when playing billiards. Click through to watch this video on colostate.edu

This video is a demonstration by A-BnC parties on the making DIY poker theme centerpiece. This is a rather simple do-it yourself video. The start of video lists a couple of materials needed to make the centerpiece like over sized playing cards, play paper money, power chips, c ...more

See how to hack Pet Society from Playfish! Pet Society is the popular online game where you can design and take care of virtual pets. Check out this video tutorial to learn how to fish in Pet Society (11/15/09). Get full details on this hack at Pet Society Living. Descriptio ...more

In this Magic & Parlor Tricks video tutorial you will learn how to do the Elmsley card count. First the trick; take 4 red back playing cards and count them. Snap your fingers and when you count again there are 3 red back and one blue back card. In this trick you are counting 4 ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do the card on a rope magic trick. The materials required for the trick are: deck of playing cards, rope, magnets and a bag. The magician begins by allowing the spectator to randomly select a card from the deck. Then the spectator p ...more

MakeoverGirl1 presents a video on how to make your jeans look stylish by adding a design using sandpaper. The process is so simple that only a few things are needed for the job: a shape cut out in leather, cardboard or felt; a deck of playing cards; and a piece of sandpaper. L ...more

You likely won't need any help solving the first few levels - it's not till later that they get very hard. But this video still shows how to complete every level when you're playing Bubble Ball, the popular new iDevice game.

Make your backyard into a place of recreation and relaxation with this how to video. In this landscaping tutorial, the guys from the DIY network create the perfect slate patio with a bocce court on the side for fun. Watch this step by step video and you will be playing bocce b ...more

Learn how to perform the Double Scissors move in order to increase ball control when playing soccer. Bring one foot around the ball, then the other, then kick the ball.

Every magician needs to know how to do a little manipulation with playing cards! So grab a deck and get ready to learn The Toss Up Vanish! You need a single playing card to perform the Toss Up Vanish. Sometimes we use materials that require adult supervision... like scissors s ...more

All you need is a deck of cards and a friend to play the fun game of Crazy Eights. You Will Need * A deck of cards * Two players * Additional players (optional) * A second deck of cards (optional) Step 1 Deal the cards. For two players, deal seven cards each from a standard d ...more

Learn how to play strait whist with expert tips and advice on playing cards, rules, strategy, and bidding in this free video series. Part 1 of 18 - How to Play Strait Whist. Play Strait Whist - Part 2 of 18. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Play Strait Wh ...more