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Learning magic tricks is no different than learning any other skill or discipline. Think back to your time in school. Your teachers didn’t expect you to remember everything the first time around. The same is true for learning magic tricks. Maintain the right attitude and discipline, don’t allow yourself to get discouraged and always be thinking of the long term.
First, try to think about why you want to start learning magic tricks. So you can be the life of the party? As an ice breaker or conversation starter? Or even as a profession? Set your goal and dedicate yourself to becoming the best magician you can be.
Before you jump in head first learning magic tricks, it is helpful to learn a bit of the history of the craft. Magic in its purest form has been performed for centuries. Technology has made magic bigger and better in modern times but you still need a fundamental knowledge of how and why things work. Pick a favorite magician and do some research on them. Find out how and why they started with magic. Learn what they specialize in and decide if you want to follow in their path.
Once you have a bit of grounding in the history of magic, it’s time to learn some of the basics. There are a number of books available online that will walk you through the beginning steps. Pick one that appeals to you and read it cover to cover. Use friends and family to practice and hone your basic skills. Most beginner tricks won’t require any props or maybe just a coin or deck of cards.
Once you are comfortable with the basics, visit your local magic shop and see what props you may want to incorporate into some of your more advanced tricks. Don’t worry about mastering too many challenging tricks in the beginning. Your act can be very entertaining with a batch of basic tricks with a couple more difficult ones mixed in. Always keep the fundamentals in mind while practicing the harder tricks, don’t let your basic skills slip.
Practicing by yourself is good place to start but you’ll need to work in front of an audience as well. When working on new tricks make sure you are in front of a supportive group such as family members. Find someone who will give you constructive feedback but won’t be too quick to criticize if you stumble once or twice in your act. Practicing in front of a video camera can be helpful as well. When you watch the video you can watch for little things like eye contact and the tone of your voice. And if the trick blows up on you, the tape can always be erased!
If you feel like you have given yourself enough practice time you may want to try your skills at an amateur magic show. Check online or with your local magic shop for information about shows in your area. Pick the trick you feel most comfortable with and do your best to put on a good show. Don’t worry if you don’t blow the audience away the first time out. It will take a few times before you are comfortable on stage and comfortable with your act. The more you do it the better you will get.
Will learning magic tricks be easy? No, if they were easy audiences wouldn’t be surprised and amazed by them. But you can master them if you are dedicated and willing to go about it the right way with time and effort. Learn from your mistakes, don’t get discouraged and you will be on your way.
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Source by Cheri Brennan
