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Jason_F New user 4 Posts |
Hello all! I am new to the forums and just wanted to say hi! I am a fan of magic performers but I would like to dabble in a few easy tricks just for a hobby.
Right now, I can make beer disappear but that's about it! |
AlienSpaceBat Regular user 152 Posts |
As long as you don't make it re-appear !
Audiences don't tend to go for that effect ! |
Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts |
My suggestion is that you invest in a book like Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic. It can be obtained from many bookstores as well as most magic stores. Also available over the net, including directly from Mark and Nani at http://www.markwilsonmagic.com
It will help introduce you to the basics of magic, as well as give you a very good number of tricks you can learn and perform. Once you have had some experience from this book, you can start to explore some of the more specialized areas of magic such as cards, coins, close-up, illusion, mentalism, parlor, etc. If you find the bug has bitten you after working a bit through Mark's book, you might want to tray his new Magic University available exclusively through Hocus Pocus Magic. Welcome to the Café.
"Now here's the man with the 25 cent hands, that two bit magician..."
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homegrown New user Toronto, Canada 85 Posts |
I agree with Father Photius' comments- Mark Wilson's book (MWCCIM). Figure out what you like, he has lots of stuff. If you're looking for cheap deals, go visit Amazon for that book- I bought mine for $5 brand new...
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Jason_F New user 4 Posts |
Cool! Thanks for the info. Time to make $$ disappear now by buying some books!
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D Walker Regular user 124 Posts |
Welcome to the Forum.
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magicnix New user North Eastern CA 51 Posts |
There are a few magazines out there you may want to look at getting. MAGIC and GENII are both pretty good.
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Chappo Special user Bris Vegas 754 Posts |
Welcome to the Café mate! Sounds like you have a healthy attitude towards magic at this point in time, so I would recommend keeping it pure by starting off with some quality literature. It's hard to provide recommendations, as we don't know what kind of magic interests you. Do you like the sound of flashy coin productions? Or a subtle card work more related to your interests? There is a good amount of literature out there and all reasonable priced. As a general starting point, Mark Wilson's stuff is invaluable. You might even want to check out the Tarbell Course in magic.
The rules of a sleight of hand artist, Are three, and all others are vain,
The 1st & the 2nd are practice... And the 3rd one is practice again - 'Magic of the Hands', Edward Victor (1940) |
MagikDavid Loyal user Cincinnati, OH 297 Posts |
Jason,
Entering the magic field can be a bit overwhelming if you don't know specifically the kind of performer you want to be. Even The Magic Café can be an overwhelming resource, since there are so many areas of interest here. As others have stated, Mark Wilson is a great place to start because he covers most of those areas. His course is perfect for beginners because it gives you a basic understanding magic in general, and teaches some nice effects to get you started. After completing his books/DVDs, you should have a better understanding of which direction you want to go. After you know what area to pursue, you'll realize just how valuable this forum is. Virtually ALL facets of magic specialties are represented here. Welcome aboard, and keep us posted! Dave
One good thing about being wrong...
Is the pleasure it brings to others. |
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