Magic Tricks

Archive for November, 2010

Some cool magic tricks images:

Magic Sword Trick (No.12)
Image by PhotoGraham No tomatoes were harmed in the making of this picture*. When the blades were rmoved there wasn't a mark on the smooth red skin. Now that's Magic! [*Hey, it IS magic you know!]

OJ's Magic Trick
Image by End of Level Boss Look! No hands! My mate Owie dresses up as an ill defined 80' tennis player on a cruise we missed by minutes. Wish we didn't!

Magic Trick
Image by Troy Holden San Francisco, California

Witchcraft And Magic Tricks

Magic is among the oldest of the performing arts and has probably existed nearly as long as civilization itself.  Originally, magic was performed by religious leaders as part of worship rites that showed the power of both a particular god and of the priest who served him.  Early magicians had to create each magic trick and the method of performing the trick themselves.  There wasn't a local magic shop and the secrets were carefully guarded and passed on only to chosen apprentices.

Magicians were referred to as sorcerers or witches and the illusions they performed were not recognized as magic tricks.  Reginald Scott published a book called “The Discoverie of Witchcraft” in 1584, which provided an explanation of the way that many a magic trick was performed.  Sleight of hand wasn't used only by sorcerers and witches; it was also employed by street thieves who would use misdirection as part of their strategy to steal purses.

In the 1700s, Jacob Philadelphia and John Eugene Robert-Houdin brought magic into the theater.  Houdin designed and built each complex magic trick himself.  There was no magic shop from which to purchase illusions.  Each magic trick was created by the individual magician.  In the 1800s magic became a popular entertainment and magicians appeared in theaters and traveling shows.  People who specialized in creating illusions for these magicians began to make an appearance and the first magic shops were born.

Inevitably, more and more people learned the way in which a magic trick was performed.  The great magician, Harry Houdini, while protecting the secrets of his own illusions, exposed the tricks used by mediums to fool their customers.  Séances were also popular during the 1800s and most of the so-called mediums or spiritualists used standard magic tricks to fool their customers.  As a magician, Houdini knew how the tricks worked and exposed them in order to debunk the mediums.

Magic continued to be popular during the 20th century.  Most early variety shows on television would include a magic act.  The wide exposure of this medium created more of a demand for new illusions.  It also created a demand among non-professional magicians.  The magic shop became fairly commonplace and many amateur magicians would buy tricks to wow their friends and family.  Children were often among the best customers at magic shops.

Magic remains a popular form of entertainment, both in live shows and on television.  As the public has become savvier about the way magic work, newer magic tricks have become more and more sophisticated.  Many magicians still design their own illusions and protect their secrets closely.  Some others, like Penn and Teller, have become noted for exposing the way that certain magic tricks are performed.

It's possible for most people to purchase standard illusions at a magic shop.  There are any number of books available that describe how popular illusions are performed.  The disappearing woman, the rabbit from a hat and most card tricks are popular illusions that can be learned by most amateurs.  If you want to learn how to do a magic trick, visit a magic shop or buy one of the many books on magic and illusions.

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The Real Magic Tricks

Anyone can walk into a magic shop and buy a magic trick.  However, simply being able to operate the trick doesn't make that person a magician.  The real magic trick is in creating the right atmosphere for the trick.  Magic is a performing art.  It isn't enough to simply do a trick; it is up to the performer to create the magic.  The difference between a magician and someone who performs magic tricks is in the belief that the performer can create in his audience.

A magic shop that caters to professional magicians carries many illusions.  Rope tricks, balloon tricks and card tricks are just a few which most amateurs can learn without much difficulty.  The way in which the magic tricks are presented is what makes the difference.  If you want to be convincing, take a look at the way that professional magicians present their illusions. Read the rest of this entry »

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RAOK Suggestion #5 Do a magic trick
Image by garethjmsaunders I once had a magic pack of cards. It was always the eight of hearts. No matter what trick you did, it was always the eight of hearts. Everyone loves a good magic trick. Magic can explain the mysteries of the universe in a way that leaves science, and things like science, floundering for an answer or solution. Why not both cheer up a stranger and help expound the mysteries of existence itself with a brief, but cunning, magic card trick. Don't pick the eight of hearts though, that's my card.

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Get Your Magic Tricks: Try a Magic Shop

Magic has been around for longer than any other type of performing art and in fact probably been around for as long as we have. Magic was originally performed as part of the rites of worship, by religious leaders, to show how powerful a certain god and his priest servant were. These magicians invented the tricks and worked out how to do them themselves. They couldn’t just buy them from a magic shop, and they passed down the secrets of their tricks to selected apprentices.

In those days magicians were called witches or sorcerers, and their illusions were not considered to be magic tricks. The book ‘The Discoveries of Witchcraft, published by Reginald Scott in 1584, provided an explanation of how many of these magic tricks were done. It wasn’t only witches and sorcerers who used sleight of hand, but street thieves would also use it to steal people’s purses. Read the rest of this entry »

Getting Started With Performing Magic Tricks And Advice On Magic Shops

When you first start learning magic tricks it is important that you pick the right magic shop for you.. By choosing the best magic shops on the Internet, you can guarantee that you are going to receive a good level of customer service. A good magic shop will also teach and help you learn the tricks that you have purchased anytime. Magicians are friendly people and are always willing to help promote the world of magic and bring new people into the art.

To start with you are best with beginners magic that can be easy to perform.. I would suggest starting with websites that offer a top 10 beginners magic section or easy magic tricks section. By doing this you are ensuring the magic you buy is easy to perform. Many magic shops sell magic tricks showing them to be extremely easy to perform, but the reality is that the tricks are extremely difficult. Read the rest of this entry »

Free Magic Tricks That you Can Perform With Cards and Coins

Cards, coins, flying doves, jumping rabbits are all part of magic. These many items are used as tools for a magic act. While most of the items that are used in magic acts are beyond the scope of new magicians there are others that can be used. For the new magician free magic tricks are especially useful to have in your selection of magic.

These different types of free magic tricks are one that anyone who is interested in doing magic can try. The tools of the trade will be basic items that you can easily find and buy. You may want to try your hand at the very easy magic tricks to begin with. These free magic tricks will be the ones that you can perform with cards and coins. Read the rest of this entry »

Magic Tricks And Kids A Great Combination

It’s always enjoyable performing magic tricks for an appreciative audience. Once you get a few magic tricks under your belt, you’ll be hooked on performing your craft because there is something really rewarding when a well executed magic trick leaves your audience in disbelief and applauding all at the same time… and that’s the real magic.

The element of doubt in the mind of your audience is the key to a good magic trick. Just a dab of doubt and you can see the people in your audience start to question their rational… and for that moment the illusion is truly magical. Read the rest of this entry »

Tricks For Three Simple Coin Tricks

Here are three simple coin tricks to add to your collection of magic. They don’t take long to learn, they don’t need many special props and with a bit of practice they can amuse and delight people wherever you go.

Coin Trick 1: Money Making Magic

Your hands are empty and there are three coins on the table. You sweep the coins off the edge of the table and into your hand. When you open your hand, there are five coins instead of three.

The Secret: Before you begin, stick two coins to the underside of the table at the edge where you plan to do the trick. When you sweep the coins off the table with your right hand, detach the other two coins with your left hand. When you open your left hand, the three coins will have magically increased to five. Read the rest of this entry »