Becoming a Magician

When you think of on magician your mind may conjure up images of a 19th century man with a goatee, cape and top hat - but magic has come a long way from the days of pulling rabbits out of hats. Today's magician's are men, women, young, old and from all over the world. Getting started in the art of magic is simple when you follow these steps.

Read. Keep your wallet in your pocket for now and check out some of the amazing box on magic that are available for free at your local library. I highly recommend that you try to get your hands on a copy of the Tarbell Course in Magic. This nine volume set of books is considered to be a cornerstone of magic literature. Also look for "The Magic Book," by Harry Lorayne and "The Amateur Magician's handbook," by Henry Hay.

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When you dig into a great magic book you'll come away with a fundamental understanding of the art of illusion as well as some great tracks that you can do with ordinary objects found around your house and in your pockets. Many amateurs rush into buying expensive tricks and equipment only to find out they've wasted their money. Only by studying the art of sleight-of-hand over a period of time move you develop a sense of what types of tricks are right for you.

Mentors. Probably the greatest way to learn magic is by studying with a mentor. There are many accomplished magicians who would be happy to teach you the tricks of the trade if you display a sincere interest and willingness to practice. nobody likes tutoring a lazy student or one that doesn't take advice. Be teachable, approach your magic education with enthusiasm and an open mind. Finding a magical mentor may take a bit of persistence. Get in touch with your local magic shop or look for a local chapter of a magic club in your community. You'll find plenty of people willing to help you find your way.

Watch. Study the great magician's up today and yesterday by watching them on video and tried to see as many live magic shows as possible. While online videos and DVDs can give you a very broad education in a multiple of styles seeing a magician perform live will be much more instructive. One word of caution; when you are watching another magician's performance never perform any magic yourself before or after the show and especially during the act! And never, ever let on that you know how it trick is done.

Choose. The typical beginner gets so carried away with enthusiasm that he or she tries to learn every single trick that was ever invented. Big mistake! it's much better to learn how to do to or three tricks very well than it is to try to do 30 tricks poorly. I recommend that you small everyday objects like playing cards, claims, pencils and napkins. This way you'll always be ready to entertain with magic no matter where you go.

Practice. The only way to get really good at magic is by regularly practicing your tricks. There is no absolute rule as to how many hours you should dedicate to your new hobby but before you subject to an audience to your first attempt at a magic trick be sure that you've practiced it so many times that you are completely confident you won't forget a thing.

Rehearse. Rehearsing is different than practicing. Practicing will help you remember where to put your hands and where and when to pick up pops up rehearsal goes beyond that. Rehearsal will help you develop your presentation of the trick. A magic trick without a good presentation is nothing more than a puzzle. Puzzles are not that entertaining to watch particularly when the solution of that puzzle is not going to be shared. If you want to be successful as a magician, realize that your job is to entertain the audience first and to deceive them second. Magic is about surprising and delighting the audience and not about tricking them.

Becoming a Magician

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