6. Split man
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The magician looks like he was cut in half and is now holding his own legs.
How it’s done: This is just an optical illusion. If you look closely, you might notice that the man is holding plastic mannequin legs. All he needs to do is make the right posture and wear baggy clothes to conceal all the secrets.