ARGH! This is a myth created by the movie the Prestige, which was *terrible* and totally wrong in its depiction of magic. The writer needed to kill the bird to foreshadow the ending. Thats the only reason its there. read more
Magic Secrets Explained - Explanations of magic tricks of famous magicians such as Criss Angel, David Copperfield, Derren Brown and David Blaine. read more