I said in a previous article that I thought the most important thing to do when just starting to dabble in magic was to learn a few simple tricks that can be done without having to use any gimmicked apparatus or special props. Well without doubt the easiest type of magic and probably the most popular with beginners is "Card Tricks"...
Unless you're really interested in performing magic and entertaining others, learning how magic tricks are done simply spoils the Magic and I think if you've ever wanted to learn a great trick that you've seen performed and the secret is finally disclosed, You'll understood why I say that.
Like most card tricks and indeed most magic tricks, the best and most effective are usually the simplest and are invariably much easier than than the sophisticated audience think.
You see the better the magic the more the audience tend to look for very complicated explanations and never really anticipate the simplicity. So you see it's that simplicity in magic tricks that amaze and amuse the audience.
However, if you show a keen interest in learning magic tricks many magicians will be happy to teach you a few card tricks. Card tricks tend to be the ideal starting place for magicians as there are literally thousands of tricks and many are very easy to perform but absolutely stunning in effect.
If you don’t know anyone to teach you card tricks, you can buy books that show you how to do some, and then the rest is up to you. The best card trick is no good if you can’t perform it properly. You see the whole object of magic is to "Entertain" your audience.
If someone can catch on to your trick is done, you have not practiced enough. Card tricks are something that should be practiced until you can do them in your sleep and do them well. Nothing ruins a good trick quicker than someone with little practice who fumbles through a trick and gives the secrets away right off the bat.
You can also find kits for card tricks. These are found in some bookstores and online, and you can also find them in magic shops, if you have one nearby. There are simple card tricks, and those are probably the ones to master first.
If you are new to magic, try the kits made for children. You should be able to learn them quickly, then you can move on to more complicated tricks if you find that these are something you are good at and would like to do more.
Remember, the most amazing tricks are often the ones that are more simple than they appear. The real trick to any magic is that you create an illusion that the audience can not see through. If you are performing for one or one hundred, the same amount of practice is needed for the perfect illusion to occur.
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In another article I'll tell you about, probably the most embarrassing and stressful situation I’ve ever been in where magic was involved….
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