Category
page 1Magic (illusion)
stage magic
performing art involving the use of illusion
cold reading
set of techniques used by mentalists, psychics, fortune-tellers, and mediums

mentalism
thumb|Theatrical poster for a mind-reading performance, 1900
street performance
practice of performing in public places, for gratuities
living statue
craft

escapology
thumb|right|Harry Houdini (1874–1926), a famous escapologist and magician
thumb|250px|Harry Houdini before one of his escapology performances in [[Boston 1908]]
Escapology is the practice of escaping from restraints or other traps. Escapologists (also called escape artists) escape from handcuffs, straitjackets, cages, coffins, steel boxes, barrels, bags, burning buildings, fish-tanks, and other perils, often in combination.

hocus pocus
Hocus-pocus is a reference to the actions of magicians, often as the stereotypical magic words spoken when bringing about some sort of change. It was once a common term for a magician, juggler, or other similar entertainers. In extended usage, the term is often used (pejoratively) to describe irrational human activities that appear to depend on magic. Examples are given below.
micromagic
magic performed in an intimate setting

street magic
genre of magic performance
illusionist
REDIRECT Magic (illusion)
Gospel magic
category of magic used to promote Christian messages