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JMcCandless New user 10 Posts |
What tricks did you work with first?
I've been practicing the twisting aces, ambitious card, paperclipped, bullet party and scotch and soda. |
soybntree New user 55 Posts |
They all sound great. Mark Wilson complete course in magic has a great selection of tricks to start of with! However it's best to only learn a few tricks one at a time and perfect them first.
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bluemagic Loyal user 271 Posts |
Here a idea learn to production 4 aces and dr daly last trick,then twisting the aces can go together.scotch and soda ,ambitious and paperclip can go together. Learn professor's nightmare. Try to put what you do know in to small sets. The question is what do you like cards or coins?
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whiteoakcanyon Special user 899 Posts |
You are already off to a good start. To answer your question, I started with the first volume of Michael Ammar's Easy To Master Card Miracles. I still use card material from that same DVD. You might consider joining a local chapter of The International Brotherhood of Magicians or The Society of American Magicians. If you have an active local chapter you can meet others learning magic. Good luck.
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
Get a copy of LORAYNE: THE CLASSIC COLLECTION, VOL. 1 - you'll amaze yourself.
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
JMcCandless New user 10 Posts |
Wow thanks for all the advice. @bluemagic-I love cards b/c even as a learning card magician I still can't pick up on every card sleight other magicians do. And I do like coins b/c everyone has coins and I'd rather not bore my friends/family/audience with only card tricks. And of course, like you pointed out I would love tricks that lead into one another rather than confusing the audience.
I've been watching the Royal Road to Card Magic to get some ideas from there but I'll be sure to check out Easy to Master Card Miracles. |
metaljohn Loyal user Montreal, QC 280 Posts |
I do some coin tricks that I learned in Harry Lorayne's The Magic Book. For a beginner's book, there's actually some really good stuff in there. Coin tricks are cool when someone asks you to do a trick or two or can be a good ice breaker after dinner when everyone's relaxed.
Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic is great also. I've had that for years and never thought much of it until this year. Lots of stuff in there you can use as opening effects. For just cards, learn the HaLo Cut (can't remember which Harry Lorayne book that is from, but it's in The Classic Collection volume 1) and produce the Aces a few times in different ways. That always intrigues people. D-Lites attract attention too as well as a Fire Caps Wallet. |
Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
No, Metaljohn: I taught the HaLo Cut originally in Rim Shots - that's rewritten, updated, etc., along with Reputation-Makers and Afterthoughts, plus, in The Classic Collection, Volume 2. Best - HL.
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
As a matter of fact, I'm doing a "special" on TCC, 2. Those who are on my email list will receive that information along with the full-page ad for my latest book, SPECIAL EFFECTS. hl.
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
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metaljohn Loyal user Montreal, QC 280 Posts |
Harry, my bad.
The HaLo Cut is such a multipurpose sleight though. I just recently started using the HaLo Force. I was weary of using it at first, but I'm glad I overcame my fear of doing it. I was afraid I wouldn't be fast enough even though I'd look at the person's lips. It's now one of my favorite forces. |
Yellowcustard Inner circle New Zealand 1334 Posts |
This type of qustion comes up a lot. But is a important one. The above advice is great and here is a link to a blog I did which may help
http://alzebediah.blogspot.com/2011/07/f......rst.html
Enjoy your magic,
and let others enjoy it as well! |
Kingman Loyal user Willow Spring NC 294 Posts |
Which tricks to learn first is an important question, but I think more important is how to routine them. The last thing you want is to give a disjointed performance. It is hard to generate the right type of audience energy and participation if the effects do not flow in some manner. Pick an opener that sets the stage for who you are. Make sure the closer is strong and leaves them wanting more.
I would also advise that you learn some good self working card magic. It can aid greatly in building confidence as well as provide more opportunity to concentrate on presentation and response. Kingman |
JMcCandless New user 10 Posts |
@Kingman-thanks for the advice. I'm going to track which tricks I know (and am currently working on) and find a way to work them all together.
I'm learning Final Verdict from Bullet Party so I'm able to go into twisting the aces routine. |
55Hudson Special user Minneapolis 984 Posts |
Strong Magic, by Darwin Ortiz is an excellent book that will help with putting together your show.
Hudson |
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