Simple Lighter Tricks

Need rope, but don't have any. This is a great emergency trick for making rope with plastic bags. This video demonstrates a simple method for converting your used plastic bags into rope. It requires only bags and a working set of hands. It's a easy way to reuse plastic bags - ...more

ShootingEggs Productions reveals how to put a coin in a bottle. It is super simple but very effective. This prop magic trick has been performed by David Blaine. You too can perform this world famous magic trick...just watch!

Secretly shoot your voice across the room in stealth mode on a laser beam in this fun and easy project! Make Magazine and Kipkay present this cool spy trick. Build a simple laser communicator that transmits your voice across a room. You need an amplifier, radio, laser pointer, ...more

Whether you’re pro or con on the death penalty issue, there’s nothing more terrifying than having a real live electric chair in your own home! So you should probably just use these simple steps to create a mock-electric chair to “shock” your guests! This Fear.Net Halloween vid ...more

This video home improvement tutorial shows how to avoid calling an electrician for really simple problems you can fix yourself. This easy demo shows you the trick to resetting a tripped breaker.

Learn the savvy trick in this how-to video for closing chip bags. It's as simple as it sounds and will save you from wasting money on those chip clips that get lost anyway. Even better, your chips will stay fresh. Check out this quick instructional video and learn how to prope ...more

A classic jacks card trick in which the jacks rob a bank. A simple triple lift will be enough to pull off this trick.

A simple trick to use a match again after it has burned out. Sure to impress your friends.

This video will show you how to always win in a very simple bar game called Nim. Trick your friends into betting on it then always getting a free drink or a couple of bucks! (Please drink responsibly.)

This may/will take some practice to do but the risk makes the glory. You simply put a match in your mouth and inhale. Yes, that simple...or so you think.

All you need is you, a friend and a victim and it's as simple as that! Just make sure your friend isn't THAT heavy. Brian Brushwood of Revision3's Scam School shows you this bar trick and how to fool your friends into thinking you have magical super hero strength.

Give your toes some breathing room by using two sets of shoelaces. This simple trick will make your running a lot less painful.

A simple method for setting up a slackline with 5 carabiners. This setup should not be used for highlines. Practice this circus trick of balance and skill. You need webbing for this slack lining technique.

An easy to learn trick with just one card! Kipkay performs and the reveals the secret behind the warped card magic trick. Simple but effective. Do the warped card magic trick. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com

A tutorial for a beginner's magic trick - the Erdnase color change - in which you appear to change the color of a card with a simple hand gesture.

Wayne Phelps gives a brief yet descriptive tutorial on how to master the pulse control card trick. Perfect for both the experienced magician and those who just want to know a simple card trick.

This tutorial will show you how to create a simple scene of a stylised tree growing out of the ground. You'll also learn a few settings needed to add snow to your scene, using PyroCluster. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get ...more

This quick Blender 2.5 video tip shows how to make a simple drop-cloth effect like those you see photographers often use. The tip also demonstrates how to make the drop cloth follow the camera's rotation. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D co ...more

How to make sparks without matches or a lighter If you camp a lot there is a good trick for making sparks without matches or a lighter. The biggest key to making a fire is to be able to do it when stuff is damp and wet. Lighting a fire in damp circumstances can be hard. You ca ...more

brusspup has tons of ingenious tips and tricks for everybody! In this video tutorial, he shows you how to simulate a dolly shot with just a camera tripod. Want to make your videos look more professional, but don't have the money to spend on an expensive dolly or crane? Film e ...more

Joy and Gracie show us how to make a newborn infant stop crying and sleep in peace using a wine tasting secret. This is a Japanese Urawaza trick that uses the white noise of a gurgle to ease a baby's cry. The household ingenuity captured herein really caught fire in the post- ...more

Every day we pass bridges, whether it's a foot bridge, a highway overpass, a span over water, or a viaduct over a valley. We pass on these structures without even thinking of the engineering genius that went into their design and construction, let alone the science behind thei ...more

If you can't seem to find any photos of naked people on the internet, don't fret, this how to will show you how to "see through" clothing using some simple techniques with Gimp 2.6 photo editor. Gimp is like Adobe Photoshop without the heavy price tag. Tight, white clothing wo ...more

A balloon's worst fear is a sharp object, so usually when you puncture a balloon, it pops in your face. Not with this science trick! To puncture a fully blown up latex balloon without popping it, you'll need a pointed metal or wooden skewer and some plain old dish soap. That's ...more

You've got your crisp, clean video and now you want to mess it up with some cool blur effects. Here's how to use Adobe Premier Elements to make it happen. It's a simple trick that can give you some professional looking results. In Adobe Premiere Elements you can blur out an a ...more

Want to make a phone call on an iPhone 4 running Apple's iOS 4.1, but don't know its passcode? Not a problem. In this clip, we learn a simple trick that will allow you to bypass the lock screen entirely and permit you to view the phone's contact list and place phone calls to a ...more

In this video, we learn how to use a sidechain gate on synths & drums in Ableton. First, drag a gate device onto your synth track. This will turn down the volume of the synthesizer device very quickly. Once you do this, you will have a sidechain view, turn it on by clicking th ...more

As far as makeup skills go, knowing how to create a dramatic smoky eye is as important as knowing how to paint on the perfect red lip. Learn how to do this basic makeup trick and you'll be ready for any fabulous occasion, from bat mitzvahs to Christmas. Check out this makeup ...more

The number 9. When applied to magic, it's more than just a simple number. The number has a special property that allows others to be deceived, if they don't know any better. And this magic trick will make your victims think you're using mind control on them using your psychic ...more

Solve a Rubik's Cube faster with F2L techniques This video is created to improve solve time on the cube. There are two qualities used toward improving solve time. One is physical-lubrication of the cube, quality, speed and finger tricks. The second is mental which includes un ...more

The side of one's head is not very flat, and might not seem like the best place to balance something round and hard to balance like a soccer ball. Well, if you like freestyle soccer and you're up for a challenge, try this side head stall move out. You start with a standard hea ...more

Got ninja skills but no ninja costume? The solution is simple... a plain, black T-shirt. That's pretty much all it takes to be one hell of a badass ninja on Halloween. Well, you should also wear a completely black matching outfit that has long sleeves and pant legs. Video: . T ...more

AGC ruining your takes? This Canon EOS DSLR user's guide offers a trick for disabling it entirely. It's simpler than you might think. So simple, in fact, that this clip can present a complete overview of the process in just over 5 minutes' time. For more information, and to ge ...more

This tutorial will show a simple technique for achieving the bullet time, freezing effect. This is used regularly in TV idents, films and music videos. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and ...more

Learn how easy it is to use Vue atmospheres/skies to light your cinema 4d scenes, even if you don't have Vue Xstream. It's simple to do and can give some lovely results. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted ...more

This video tutorial shows how to hack FarmVille (07/02/10). When you FarmVille farm starts to get really vast, waiting for your avatar to walk to each plot in order to harvest it becomes a major hassle. But it need not be. This video will show you how to use a simple technique ...more

This clip demonstrates quick and simple QuicKeys workflow that automatically hides other Mac OS X applications when a specified application is opened. This quick clip presents a general introduction to creating macros and automating processes within Mac OS X using QuicKeys 4. ...more

This timelapse video shows how to start a simple model in Blender 3D and set up a render in LuxRender. The video also demonstrates how to create a daylight simulation and set up UV Maps in LuxRender. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D compute ...more

See how to use a composite map to create a wet effect or a water presence effect over a surface in a very simple and fast way within 3ds Max 2010. Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular modeling software or a seasoned 3D artist just looking to better acquaint yourself with t ...more

In this tutorial we'll take a look on how we can proceed to create a photo realistic sea environment. Whether you're new to Luxology's popular 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be wel ...more

This clip demonstrates how to create a simple scene of blowing leaves. This technique makes good use of alpha mapped leaves, particle systems and a particle instance modifier to achieve the result. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer ...more

Before you can work in Blender, you'll have to learn how to work with it. Fortunately, this guide will show you everything you'll need to know to get started creating your own models within Blender. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer ...more

This trick is great for anyone who is easy to fool - from little kids to drunk bar patrons. In this two part video, you will learn how to perform a super simple trick - no props needed - that will make everyone laugh. Ask a friend to touch a spot anywhere on their body with on ...more

In this tutorial, learn how to perform a simple bar trick that will win you lots of free drinks! In this clip, you will learn the secret to smoking an entire cigarette without losing any ash at all! You will build a perfectly shaped ash stick where your paper cig used to be. ...more

If you are looking for a bet that you are sure to win, check out this clip. In it, you will learn exactly how to bend a cigarette in half without breaking it! No one will believe you when you say you can crunch a cig so that both ends touch and still have an unbroken smokable ...more

Remember those little tricks your Dad played on you as a kid? Like the old "penny behind your ear" trick? Well, in this tutorial, learn how he did his famous "detached finger" bit. This trick is classic and so simple to do. You don't need any tools or any special props. So, f ...more

Don't you hate when you get a broken nail? Broken nails can be disastrous for a manicure. Next time this happens, don't reach for the clippers right away! In this tutorial, you will learn how to use a simple tea bag to fix your broken nail. This method will seal up the crack a ...more

Balloon artists: Get prepared for St. Patrick's Day with this leprechaun hat that is quick and easy to make. Dress someone up as a leprechaun with this hat-plus-beard balloon hat creation and get the party started off right! Video: . Your Balloon Man, Mr. Fudge, is full of bal ...more

If there is anyone who can help you get closer to finding your true love it is Dr. Diana Kirschner. Dr. Kirschner is a love expert, media psychologist and bestselling author. She is the go to psychologist on most talk and reality TV shows and for newspapers and magazines in ne ...more

This is a recent glitch, similar to the chicken coop glitch, where you can make your horse stable completely ready. Just watch this brief video tip to see how to benefit from the Horse Stable glitch in FarmVille (03/09/10). It's a simple glitch in the game that allows you to u ...more

You can speed up productivity in FarmVille with a simple glitch that everybody knows about by now. Somehow, someway, boxing yourself in on FarmVille allows you to speed up the process, because you don't have to walk around to complete each task at hand. Watch and see how to sp ...more

This video shows how to perform a simple magic card trick where you will be able to control cut a card to the top of the deck. After determining which card will be the one which is used, the trick may be done in one of two ways, one in which the spectator places the card back ...more

Impress your friends and family with this episode of "Do Try This at Home" with Mr. G and learn a brand new card trick that's sure to wow anyone! All you'll need is a deck of cards and a little practice to master this simple trick of forcing your audience to pick the card you ...more

Follow these instructions to apply mascara using a business card with no smudge. What you need: One pencil A pair of scissors One business/index card Maybelline Pulse Perfection Mascara What to do: Take the card and place it over your eyes. Measure and mark the length of you ...more

brusspup has tons of ingenious tips and tricks for everybody! In this video tutorial, he shows you how to perform the magic stick trick. Magic is only fun if you know how to do it! For some anyway. See the magic stick rick revealed, so you can learn how to perform it. It's ve ...more

brusspup has tons of ingenious tips and tricks for everybody! In this video tutorial, he shows you how to achieve smoother pans on a camera with a rubber band. This has to be the best camera tip of all time! If you want to improve the quality of your video, this is a must see ...more

Check out this DIY video tutorial from Curbly, the best place to share pictures of your home, find design ideas, and get expert home-improvement advice. Tired of having a hard time shoveling snow off your sidewalks, porches, and driveways? After the first few minutes, snow an ...more

This subtle trick will lengthen your school report without your having to write a single extra word. Learn how to extend the length of your papers with this simple video. You will need a paper and flexible ethics. The trick is to enlarge the font of all the periods in your pap ...more

Halloween is a time where you can either trick or treat your guests. Treating can be fun, but tricking someone can be even more entertaining. With this video, we will teach you a neat little trick to play on small kids or even adults. So sit back and watch how you can scare th ...more

Bet you never knew fire can come from a grape... an ordinary edible grape. This video tutorial will show you exactly how to make fire shoot out of a grape, and it's easier than you think, or maybe not. Cut the grape in the middle, almost all of the way through. Peel the fruit ...more