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Markothegame New user england 17 Posts |
If you could help me with where to start and things it would be a great help.
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Xaero New user 50 Posts |
Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic is a good book to start off with. There are a lot of really easy to do tricks which are well explained. There are also a lot of pictures to help you along the way.
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Peter Marucci Inner circle 5389 Posts |
I agree with Xaero; Wilson's book covers the whole gamut for a beginner and lets you try a little of everything until you can decided what area(s) you like best.
And don't forget your local library; that's how I started. Even though I grew up in a small town, the local library, for some reason, had a (relatively) large selection of first-rate magic books: Elliott, Mulholland, etc. So check it out, too. cheers, Peter Marucci showtimecol@aol.com |
tglund Regular user Broomfield, CO, USA 115 Posts |
Books are great but if there are any magic clubs in your area I would suggest you attend a meeting. There is nothing quite like learning from another magician.
The Society of American Magicians http://www.magicsam.com and the International Brotherhood of Magicans http://www.magician.org have places on their web site to locate chapters in your area. |
jbguy New user Vacaville, CA 55 Posts |
Are these clubs open to anyone? What kind of requirements does one need to fulfill in order to attend one?
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Dr Mage Veteran user Southern California 332 Posts |
I don't know much about the Society of American Magicians, but I.B.M is open to anyone with an interest in magic. Our chapter allows guests to attend meetings free of charge (there is a small fee if there is a lecture) to see what they're like.
What is the color of magic?
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cyc New user Montreal 57 Posts |
Hi,
I don't think IBM is open to everyone. If I remember well, if you're an adult, you have to have at least 2 years experience in magic. However, if you're trying to join the junior club of IBM, it's 1 year of experience. |
Scott F. Guinn Inner circle "Great Scott!" aka "Palms of Putty" & "Poof Daddy G" 6586 Posts |
Actually, I believe that the requirement is 2 years of serious interest, not experience. the same is true for the SAM.
"Love God, laugh more, spend more time with the ones you love, play with children, do good to those in need, and eat more ice cream. There is more to life than magic tricks." - Scott F. Guinn
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magiciandude New user Utah 67 Posts |
Check out the Karl Fulves books on magic. They are great books for the beginning magician.
Hope my words were of help. Lance R. Wilson
Magic is the psychology of the audience.
-Lance Wilson |
tla New user Texas 65 Posts |
I agree with Xaero and Peter. Mark Wilson's Course is an excellent introduction. Consider, however, to complement the book with the 4 volume video series of the same name, then you'll have Mark Wilson personally teaching you.
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Sariel Loyal user 258 Posts |
Markothegame check out this posts
Lots of recomendations of books and stuff for begginers: http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=41 http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=41 Use the search function, there are lots of great advices in there, you just got to know how to look Of course I'll give the same recomendation that I got from Peter Marucci when I posted here for the first time: Harry Lorrayne Magic Book! |
Mina Regular user Toronto Canada 101 Posts |
I have to agree that the Mark Wilson Complete Course in Magic is a great book for beginners. I still go back to that book to this day. Good luck and you have come to the right place markothegame, there are lots of wonderfully friendly people on this site.
Happy magic! mina
OMG Did someone say Richard Sanders!?
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danryb Special user 506 Posts |
I, coming from England also, used to make regular trips to magic shops where I would purchase good quality props. I tried to get there when there weren't so many customers and asked the dealer to teach me what I bought. Then I would go home and practice, practice, practice before I showed my family. Eventually I had accumulated enough props to put on mini-shows for friends, etc.
I usually got self working magic tricks which were easy to perform and at the same time learned a little on showmanship via books on the subject. They teach you how to stand and how to use your body to express yourself. Good luck and enjoy. |
MarkFarrar Veteran user U.S.A. 376 Posts |
Check out http://www.ukmagic.net/clubs.htm for a local magic club in the UK.
Mark S. Farrar
Email: [email]MarkFarrar@TheMagicCircle.co.uk[/email] Web: www.MagicSquaresBook.com, www.RandMPublishing.com, www.TheDailyGoalMachine.com, www.ParvoBuster.com |
biff_g Loyal user Canada 240 Posts |
If you are new to magic, and are interested in card tricks, then nothing beats a stripper deck. They're pretty cheap and you can usually get small books that go along with them.
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M. Perk Loyal user Hilton Head Island 292 Posts |
How about getting one of those magic sets that has 101 tricks with the props. They look like they are made for kids, but they teach the basics for coins, rope, cups and balls, and other goodies. Some of these sets can be found in Costco or Sam's Club for $20.00.
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jcards01 Inner circle Waterloo, IL 1438 Posts |
Whether DVD's or Books, neither will be good if you are new to magic. Don't get me wrong, if you want or see something you like, by all means get it, but a little direction may be needed. The clubs that everyone has mentioned offer getting together with other magicians who have the experience and can help with a particular sleight. The DVD's and books are great for reference but learning from a book can be quite a problem. You spend a lot of time practicing something only to find out it is not quite right and you have to un-learn some bad habits and re-learn the correct procedure. Try to find a club or at least others with your same interest to learn together.
Jim Molinari
Jimmy 'Cards' Molinari
www.jimmycards.com |
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