How to Solve a Rubik's Cube

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How to Solve a Rubik's Cube
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Learn how to solve a Rubik’s Cube in seven steps!

Think solving a Rubik’s Cube is hard, or maybe even impossible? It’s not. In fact, you’re just seven steps away from cracking the code once and for all.

The Rubik’s Cube has taken on a bit of a mythical status since it was first popularized in the ‘80s. Most people have just assumed that solving one is too difficult or time-consuming to learn. This special video will not only prove that you can solve a Rubik’s Cube, but that it’s easier than you might think.

  • No complex memorization
  • No advanced math
  • No confusing YouTube videos

This beginner-friendly video tutorial is your fun, step-by-step guide to finally learning how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.

Never picked up a cube in your life? No problem. You’ll have it mastered in no time.

Already know how to solve a cube? You’ll walk away with new skills that will improve your solving times.

Your teacher is world-traveling magician and Rubik’s Cube expert Tom Crosbie. Between using a cube as part of his magic act, and perfecting his skills in his spare time, Tom estimates he’s solved a cube 1,000s of times. Now he’s sharing everything he knows with you.

We should point out that, as a magic shop, we did technically create this video with the hopes of shattering the barrier preventing many magicians from enjoying the exciting world of Rubik’s Cube magic. However, we also want to emphasize that you do not need to be a magician to enjoy this video.

Maybe you just want to learn how to solve a Rubik’s Cube because it’s a cool party trick and a great way to impress friends. Maybe it’s one of those lifelong challenges you’ve just always wanted to tackle. Or maybe you just want to sharpen your brain and learn how to solve a cube faster.

No matter your reason, this special download will help you finally learn how to solve a Rubik’s Cube.

Download “How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube” today, exclusively from Vanishing Inc.

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Customer reviews for How to Solve a Rubik's Cube

Christopher
This is fine download, but I think it's worth mentioning what it's not. And that's a revolutionary or new approach to solving a cube. Or a cube solving shortcut. Tom Crosbie himself mentions in the introduction that this is the standard method of solving a Rubik's cube that the Rubik's company recommends you learn first. He also mentions that it is not the easiest method to learn, but that it is again the standard beginners method. So while Crosbie may be able to solve a cube in a flash as he does in the trailer, using the method taught on this download will take you a few minutes and involve repeating several long algorithms. One assumes that Crosbie knows a number of shortcuts for different situations that allow him to solve the cube so quickly, but those are not taught on this download, presumably because those are advanced methods. Aside from that, the method that is taught is clear and relatively easy to understand, assuming you have the patience to practice and memorize algorithms.
John
Let's say this is a reluctant five-star review. If you have never solved a Rubik's cube, this is a good tutorial and worth the money. If you are familiar with the terms "Daisy" and "White Cross," you may want to reconsider, as there is nothing new or revolutionary here. I do not know the official name for this solving method, but I would call it the official one. It is shown in numerous books and YouTube videos. Tom Crosbie does explain why the algorithms work, so solving becomes a combination of thinking through the moves to help learn the algorithms. If you are new to the cube, you will have to watch and rewind the video many times to learn how to solve it. As explained in the description, there is no magic here. This is a step-by-step guide on how to solve a Rubik's Cube. The video would have been much improved if it came with a PDF file listing the solving algorithms and the steps to use them.
Stephen
Solving the cube is easier than I thought
Vince
If you have any stress, problems, anxieties n your life this is certainly not for you because it will only exacerbate any issues you may have. This is without a doubt the most nonsensical video of how to solve a cube. It is difficult to follow although the presenter sure knows what he is doing. If anyone can determine how to place this video in the drawer of tricks that will never be used, please let me know. There are so many other videos available that are simple to follow and solve a cube.
Garry
Disappointed nothing new and no pdf either. There are people who think they are teachers, then there are real teachers. You tube have so much better tutorials than this guys tutorial and you tube is free. That's why I'm disappointed with this one.
Peter
The Presenter talks way too fast and does not keep the cube in the same orientation. This makes it hard to follow the moves. I would suggest placing the cube on a table with the 'Up' face always up and start from there. Also, please stop saying 'it's easy' over and over again. It is not easy.
Russel
I completely disagree with those saying it’s not a good tutorial. I think this is excellent.

I’ve dabbled with cube solving on and off for the past decade, and none of the others have been able to get me anywhere near to being able to solve a Rubik’s cube. Tom has done what I thought was impossible, and I’ve now learnt it.

It’s taken me about a week of steady practice. Having the video broken up into chapters made it easy for me to navigate back and forth until I understood what I needed to do.

One tip. I wrote the algorithms down on my phone in the notes so I could refer to them easily when I got a bit lost. The writing process actually helped embed the algorithms in my memory, so was far more useful than just being given a pdf with everything already on it.

What I like about this video is Tom’s approach to cube solving. It doesn’t feel daunting at all. I felt I was guided just enough.

Does it teach anything else other than how to solve a cube? No.

Does that matter? No.

In fact, if I’m given other stuff I will just rush ahead and try and learn everything. Which in turn becomes overwhelming. But this is just one lesson spread over about an hour focusing on the one thing. Solving a cube.

If you can already solve a cube, this isn’t for you.

If you can’t solve a cube, this might be for you. It was certainly the right tutorial for me.

Top marks Tom Crosbie. I’d really quite like a few more videos like this teaching more advanced stuff. Not necessarily magic tricks with cubes. They’re lovely, but that’s not for me. However, ways of speeding up the solve, new algorithms to help do that, and other such stuff would be awesome.

I highly recommend this video.
Allan
Tom Crosby does a wonderful job of explaining the algorithms and helping to understand what is happening in each step of the solve. After watching the video, I also finally feel like I know what and how to practice. His soothing voice and humor make this very nice to watch as well.
Sebastian
I am not a speed cuber. I learnt the Rubik Cube for a while. And I can already solved It. So I thought what could I already learn from the download?! The price was o. K. and I give It a chance. And it was a surprise! It gave me two new ideas how to solve the last two steps. It's much easier and also faster than my method! And some other hints to improve my cube knowledge.
Jack
Very good explanation of how to solve the cube. Enjoyed.
Stephen
My first Rubik's cube tutorial and Tom spoke to me. I have successfully avoided the Rubik's cube for 40 years. In the 1980's I had to buy a manual to solve the top layer. The manual and the cube have long since been lost. Frankly, Rubik's cube magic has little interest to me UNTIL... I saw Taylor Hughes performance at Magifest 2026. It's now my closer and I would like to have the cube solved when handing out to the audience to scramble in order to create a special 1/43 quintillion moment.

As I have aged, I am no longer at the "don't tell me what to do" phase, I am at the "explain it to me like you would to a kindergartner"-- this fits the bill! I do not begrudge the lack of a PDF as it would make piracy and sharing too easy. I did have to transcribe my one notes. BUT the algorithms are clearly shown on the video.

This did take me a little longer to solve and the problem was PEBCAK (Problem Exists Between the Chair and Keyboard). On the top layer, I could not get the cross colors to line up, not realizing this was the final step. Head slap and Homer Simpson, "DOH!" when I realized my mistake by watching the video en totale.

After getting the top yellow cross, then the corners to line up... it was euphoria to finally get the side pieces to rotate clockwise for the final solve. WOO HOO!

As a newbie to the Rubik's cube, I enjoyed Tom Crosbie's teaching style and thought the video was easy to follow and the chapters were accessibly broken down. In my opinion a bargain for the price.

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  • Willy asks: Just to clarify. He’s teaching the same method as Steven Brundage taught in Cube3?

    • 1. Christopher responds:Yes, correct.
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  • Cane asks: Hi What is RD Regular Cube. For $11.95. And Can I use my own cube with your teaching lesson or do I have to buy your cube Is the cube Prop or any cube can be solved either way the lesson you sell Regards Cane

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:This solve will work with any cube we just recommend the RD cube as it turns really smoothly

  • YinHowe asks: I'm sure Tom Crosbie is an excellent teacher, but what makes this better than the many many FREE "How to solve a Rubik's Cube" videos on Youtube?

    • 1. Jim responds:The video quality and the details.
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  • John asks: Will this solution work with a cube well mixed up by a spectator

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Yes, the spectator can mix the cube up and you should be able to do this solve

  • Louis asks: I Can solve it beginners method does he also teaches Cfop method

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:This is the beginners method to solve a cube

  • Bruce asks: I can already solve the cube. I use F2L but have only memorized a few of the OLL algorithms. And then use a beginner method to solve the last layer. Is there information in this video that would change my approach, or speed up my times?

    • 1. Louis responds:Watch Cubehead on youtube he is the best in f2l Oll and Pll
    • 2. Christopher responds:He teaches the beginner method only.
    • 3. YinHowe responds:I think, the fact that you know what F2L, OLL, & PLL are, you are beyond this level. :D
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  • Stuart asks: How long is the HOW TO SOLVE A RUBIK'S CUBE video (and what is the length of each chapter)?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:The video is 53 minutes long & the chapters range from a couple of minutes to 10 minutes

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