subject: Learning Magic Tricks: How to Do Magic Tricks [print this page] Learning Magic Tricks: How to Do Magic Tricks
Magic is one of the oldest professions in the world. It is known that there are magicians since times of pharaoh.
You can't be a magician overnight. Magic is a branch of art. Just like learning to paint a few pictures does not make you an artist, learning how to do a few magic tricks does not make you a magician. An art with the single purpose to entertain the audience.
If you want to learn how to do magic tricks, you are lucky. Because until recently, it was necessary to read boks for hours. Even before that, the only way to become a magican was to be an apprentice for a magician.
Today it is possible to access to hundreds of resources, books, videos and other tools on the internet. Many ready kits which are used during magic can be bought in some toy or magic shops.
Videos are great for learning the Tricks which are done with speed hand and finger movements to increase the effect of the trick on the audience. Because the video guides clearly reveal how to use your hands, and handle and hide the objects used in the game.
No matter which channels you se to learn how to do magic, it is vital to dominate the basic principles of magic. Although the books, videos and other resources contribute to your success and knowledge on this path, the most important way to learn doing magic is through practicing regularly.
As a successful magician, you should be able to present a game without the need to think on the steps. It should be automated, not only with the tricks, but also with your look, posture, gesture and facial expressions.
Traditionally magicians do not reveal their secrets. Revealing the secrets of your tricks would reduce the effect of your tricks and thus your respect. Because the secret of the trick known by everyone does not attract attention anymore.
Learn to apply your magic tricks in perfect level. A magician is someone who is capable to do a few tricks to increase the people's admiration and attention feelings. Not the one who meses up with dozens of games. It will be wise not to get started to learn the next trick without learning the existing one perfectly and acquire the skill to do it with closed eyes.
