How to Do Easy Magic Tricks
Watching and performing magic tricks is considered one of the most universally enjoying experiences across the globe. This fact is due in part to the growing popularity of the industry thanks to acts like Criss Angel and David Blaine. Even if you can't do it on their level, there are easy magic tricks you can perform.
- Consider learning a few easy tricks by visiting the local library and looking for books on the topic of basic magic or "self working" tricks. These types of books can most commonly be found in the large chain bookstores as well. Utilize the Internet as well to help you find books.
- When you're ready to graduate to more advanced tricks and techniques, provided you're still interested after performing magic tricks found in the easy books, an excellent book to read is "Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic." This book is available through most larger chain bookstores and covers the fundamentals and basics of almost every field of magic.
- Select a specific genre of magic to specialize in. For instance, "Bobo's Modern Coin Magic" is an excellent starting point if you plan to focus on coin work. "The Royal Road to Card Magic" offers the same purpose if your focus will be on cards.
- Locate a local magic shop for more advanced material. Once you've become proficient at performing magic tricks and establishing your basic skills, there are several DVDs that can serve as a valuable learning resource.
- Follow and study other magicians and performers to learn insights on performing magic tricks. Through the iTunes stores there are several free podcasts including "Go Magic Go" and "iTricks," as well as magazines and Internet groups that cover the magic industry.
- Join a magic group in order to exchange ideas and learn from other magicians. With in the United States the two largest groups with open membership are the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians.