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by Crossett Library Bennington College

I'm often asked what the best way to start to learn how to do magic tricks would be, and although it can be different from person to person, I'm sure I can provide a few hints and tips that may help and probably more importantly, – what you should try to avoid.

I think the most important thing to do when just starting to dabble in magic, is to learn a few simple magic tricks that can be done without having to use any gimmicked apparatus or special props. I mean magic tricks that can be done using ordinary items that can often be borrowed and handed out for examination after the miracle has been performed.

This can be really stunning for any lay audience, as they are so used to seeing magic tricks and illusions on TV and video, where fancy and often expensive props are used and also where camera tricks and clever editing are used to create a more exciting TV program. Read the rest of this entry »

by t-dawg

Magic is a great skill to learn. If you can perform a few magic tricks, people will remember you better because you have a relatively unusual skill.

When it comes to learning how to do magic tricks, your first step should be mastering the fundamentals:

I am writing a paper on how magic uses math to do magic tricks and card tricks.

It is however, equally or arguable more important that you learn to be comfortable performing in front of an audience since, as a performer, that is your place of work. Many magicians concentrate too much on the first skill and then find themselves unable to comfortably perform in front of an audience. Read the rest of this entry »

by nothingness

For many youngsters and adults alike, observing an experienced magician at work is awe inspiring, leaving them star struck by a display of seemingly unachievable feats. Well rehearsed, talented magicians are few and far between, with many less than impressive inferiors performing in their absence. However, the appeal of magic, card tricks and all other tricks of the eye draw many, with hundreds attempting to become the next best performer. Card Tricks is an online company specialising in magical sets and card trick illusions, offering an array magical products to inspire even the dullest of magicians.

The card tricks website boasts a wealth of magic orientated categories, set to appeal to all magical tastes and budget sizes. For convenience, consumers may opt to browse by the 'popular products' section, previous search history or by a product specific search. The homepage to be found at www.cardtricks.org.uk houses a collection of the most in demand and popularised products, providing consumers a quick reference point and a means to the most desirable items. Read the rest of this entry »

by KevinHutchins314

I will instruct you today two easy card tricks. One cooler than the other.

Let's begin with the 1st trick.

Applying mathematics, you can determine two cards that someone has preferred.

For the begining make sure all Kings, Tens, Jacks and Queens, have been transferred from the pack of cards. Aces will be Ones (1).

Performance :

Enquire someone from the viewing audience to shuffle the cards. Pick up a pile of cards and carry them in your hand, expanded in a fan form. Ask the individual to take a card. Enquire the individual to memorise it and to set it back in the pack of cards.

Enquire the chosen person to doublevduplicate the amount from the card he chose, then to add 5. After that ask him to multiply that number by 5. Expect him to keep in mind this amount.

Encourage him to see a different card in the pack of cards, and to add its value to the total number. He will tell you in this moment the complete amount.

In your head, subtract 25 from the number. The two digits you gain are the two cards he took.

For Example – they choose a Seven, then an Eight.7 doubled = 14 plus 5 = 19. Multiply 5 times = 95.Eight(second card) added to amount = 103. You take off 25 = 78.He picked a Seven and an Eight.

This was the first easy card trick. Now here's how to do the 2nd easy card trick : Read the rest of this entry »

by anikarenina

Easy Card Tricks – The Informer

This simple card trick will amaze your audience and leave them wondering how you managed to do it.

But before we begin, it's important to remember one thing – Although it's an easy trick to explain, it's vital that you take time to practice the performance of the trick until it's well polished and look magic.

As a general rule of magic, never underestimate the difficulty of any trick. If you perform the trick in public before you're ready, people will see through it and the magical effect will be destroyed. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you believe card tricks are tough? Well you should reconsider that belief. Magic is for the most part, simple. Certainly there are many methods and theoretical formulas that are challenging to the intellect and the fingers, but in the main, most of the finest card tricks are effortless. In this article I'd like to expose the two biggest obstacles to learning how to be a good magician who specializes in card tricks.

There are some things that make card tricks complicated for people just getting started.One obstacle that the beginner has to conquer is how to demonstrate a card trick well and interestingly. This is a major topic and this series of articles will set aside a significant amount of time to the subject of presenting your card tricks. Stated more specifically, I'll explain to you how to create your own original and individual routines. Ultimately you will be pleased that you took the time to come up with your own magical presentations, and so will your audience. Read the rest of this entry »

by GRG@1904

Invisible coin tricks are a great, easy way to entertain kids at a party. To make a coin disappear, hold any small coin on the right fingertips. Bend your left arm, putting the hand near the left ear. Place the coin on the left elbow, cover it with the right fingers, and rub it with a circular motion.

"Did you know that if you rub a coin against your elbow like this, it becomes smaller and smaller?" As you say this, lift your fingers slightly and allow the coin to drop to the floor as though accidentally.

"It'll never work if I do that." Bend down and pick up the coin with the fingers of the left hand. Pretend to transfer the coin from the left to the right hand, but actually retain it in the left fingers. You simply place the left fingers on the right palm, close the right hand, and return immediately to your original position, left hand near the ear, right hand on the elbow. Don't feel guilty about this action and don't do it too fast; that will only create suspicion. Just do it naturally.

Continue rubbing the right fingers against the elbow. Meanwhile, the left fingers secretly push the coin into your left ear. "This rubbing gradually wears the coin away until it becomes very thin." Read the rest of this entry »

by stevendepolo

Fun And Easy To Implement Magic Tricks For Kids

Children and magic go together. It is wonderful to see the look of amazement on a child's face when they watch a magician perform. But it is also terrific if a child has a desire to learn these skills. There are many easy magic tricks for kids; you can find resources online or even in a library. Learning these illusions will not only be a fun experience, there are actually some educational benefits involved. These easy magic tricks for kids help to develop mental and manual skills. Read the rest of this entry »

by Loren Javier

Anyone can perform professional magic tricks; all it takes is courage and commitment. Most magicians can truthfully say that the majority of tricks in their bag are relatively easy to perform, yet the real work is done offstage with hours of practice. Many professional magic tricks are based on scientific principles, and learning what makes them work goes a long way in making a better performance.

Whether you want to make a lasting name for yourself, or if you just want to be the life of the next party, here are a few keys tips to developing a set of professional magic tricks. Read the rest of this entry »

by Stephen Burch

Just about everyone remembers going to a magic show when they were small and coming away enthralled and amazed at the miraculous feats which the magician performed, right in front of their eyes. But did you know that some of the tricks you saw performed were chemistry magic tricks, or rather, magic tricks using the science of chemistry to function? Who would have thought that science would enthrall us?

Although it might not seem possible, some of the most fun magic tricks to perform are chemistry magic tricks. These tricks have their base in science and sound theories of chemistry. These are also not only a good way for the beginning magician to impress friends, but they are also a good way in which to get into the groove of chemistry.

Obviously there are many people, kids in particular who have chemistry rammed down their throats on a daily basis, who won't take to these chemistry magic tricks if they know to begin with that there is any chemistry involved. These are the die-hard chemistry haters.

Nothing to worry about though, even these people can be turned to like at least some aspects of chemistry once they see chemistry magic tricks for themselves. The trick, if you will forgive the pun, lies in springing the trick on them without telling them that you are going to use chemistry to pull your trick. Read the rest of this entry »