Street magician David Blaine has become well-known for his stunts, including holding his breath and standing in blocks of ice. But he has become legendary for his magic.

David Blaine tricks are some of the most mind-blowing, jaw-dropping effects in the art. Spectators react to his magic by screaming, flinching, laughing, widening their eyes or just standing there, absolutely stunned. Blaine is a brilliant magician -- he combines simple sleight of hand with a well-developed persona to leave audiences... well, you've seen how they react.

You could perform just like David Blaine. Secrets, sleights, performance tips, all the basic strategies will be revealed in Ellusionist's "How to Do Street Magic." 25-year performance veteran Brad Christian will walk you through 20 mind-blowing effects that will have you getting reactions just like David Blaine.

• Audiences like street magic more than stage magic, because it uses common objects and happens right in front of their eyes.
• Magicians prefer using sleight of hand because it is "cleaner" and easier for spectators to inspect.
• David Blaine magic tricks revealed a whole new level of realistic magic, using sleight of hand.
• Many street magic effects use sleight of hand methods that have been used for decades.

In "How to Do Street Magic," you'll make ashes reveal a chosen card on your arm. You'll make coins appear from thin air, a sugar packet or wherever you want. You'll make chosen cards disappear and reappear wherever you command.

Once you've mastered those and developed your performance style, you'll be ready to investigate the myriad of David Blaine magic tricks revealed inside Ellusionist's library. Many of magic's most cherished secrets, and some of David Blaine's favorite tricks, will be available to you.

You can perform mind-bending acts of illusion for friends, co-workers, strangers, family, anybody. You can show them there is still magic in the world. They will never look at you the same way again.