The world's most famous magician had an eerie connection with Halloween. Learn why Halloween was important in the life (and death) of Harry Houdini, why Houdini believed he could speak from beyond the grave, and even read about the annual Halloween Houdini séance.

Magic tricks that can be mastered quickly and performed over and over with little trouble. Appear to levitate yourself! Produce a flower from nowhere! Change paper to candy! Make a rope change from white to red- in midair! Play with an animated raccoon that does your bidding!

Magic tricks with a Halloween theme. Scare them with a spider trick! Appear to twist your wrist around 360 degrees! Capture a ghost in a scarf! Hypnotize a rope! Float a dollar bill in midair! And for the really brave- we have magic that looks really dangerous!

Magic tricks that are necessary parts to a good costume. Magic wands, blooming flowers, appearing canes- even a raccoon and a rubber chicken!

Searching for "something different" this Halloween? Have more enthusiasm than money? Check out our guide to creative Halloween costumes.

How did all of this fun get started, anyway? Read the story behind Halloween.

Want to build your own Halloween Haunted House? Need plans for creating moving monsters? Looking for recipes and decorating ideas for your Halloween party? Our Halloween Guide has the answers!