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R.T. Regular user 107 Posts |
Hey guys,
Well I got my first magic book a few days ago(Mark Wilson) and I'm just stoked. I started out doing the first trick in the book, and was looking for some advice from the vets. For a book like Mark Wilson would you reccommend starting at the front and learning trick by trick all the way through, or read the whole book and then learn the tricks I like the best. Thanks for the advice all!!!! |
calexa Inner circle Germany 1635 Posts |
The good thing about this book is that you can start at each chapter - you don´t have to read it from the start to the end.
Hm, but where to start - this depends on your interest. I would recommend starting with the card, coin and mentalism section. Here you will learn some of the basic "moves" in magic. THen have a look at the other chapters. As I said, it depends on what you are interested in. The sponge ball routine is nice, and also the Cups and Balls. There is such a lot of material...... Magixx
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astoundingbruce Regular user Burlington, WI (USA) 127 Posts |
I suggest starting with the Cups and Balls routine. Once you have learned it, you will not only have a nice bit of magic, but you will have learned a lot about misdirection and timing.
:cups: Of course, if you have friends who are dying to see you perform, start with any of the self-working card tricks. Early in my career (really when my career was still a hobby) I got a lot of mileage out of the Super Anytime Double X Mystery on pages 39 and 40. :bikes:
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alson Regular user 143 Posts |
You may try a little of everything and see which suite you the best . If you want something you can do real fast there are a lot of tricks in the book like that. I think
sponge ball trick is great for any beginner ,and it give you something that will make people smile and on top that it's good magic. Alson |
what Special user Lehi, UT, USA 643 Posts |
I second the idea of starting with the cards and coins section.
Actually spend some time on each trick, and spend extra time on tricks that you like. You will find that some of the shuffles and sleights require some practise. Try some of the make-at-home magic, and make the props. There is much to be learned here. This book alone can get you to the point where you can do entire shows that will be as well received as any. Enjoy the Journey, Mike
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BlackShadow Special user London UK 666 Posts |
By all means dabble in the whole book, trying different things out to see what you like. But, you would do best by really studying in details just a few effects in one section like cards or coins. It's best to know a few things well while just having a general read of the rest.
After a few weeks or months you may be able to try those practiced effects on a spectator which will all be part of the learning process. |
Zac Vee Veteran user Traveling the world with 370 Posts |
Here is what I have to say since I started the same way.
Wilson's book is great and has lots of stuff, if you go throgh and check here and there it might seem too much at time and you might get tired. I will strongly recommend you learn by sections, i.e start with cards learn the first few tricks practise them , then move to the first few coin tricks, then mentalism and so on, always going back where you started just to remember them and learn some new tricks at the same sections. You might also need to start learning flourishes very useful and make card magic look great:-) P.S Try to show your tricks to people who are interested to see magic, do not force it but is good to show your tricks while learning that will teach a lot about the way you perform . Zac
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Tabasco Loyal user The Netherlands 219 Posts |
I used to preform for the guy next door, he knew all my tricks and therefor it became harder and harder. this forced me into trying to do better. So yes definately a good advise from Zac to perform for people. But do it for someone you thrust.
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Dawai Regular user Honolulu,Hawaii 131 Posts |
Start by using self working and gimmicks to get the feel,of what you would like to focus on. And from there,you can go out fine what you would enjoy performing for your friends.
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mgical Regular user 195 Posts |
How about buying a set of sponge balls (or chop up a bathroom sponge for now), and learn that, learn a trick from each section and you have a short act that will also give you a chance to decide what areas you enjoy/a good at
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hawaiianwarrior1 New user califonia 6 Posts |
Hello guys!
well I'm just a beginner and I really know what I want to get good at. I want to get good with cards and coin. I got the the roal road to card magic book what else should I get to begin ?
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mgical Regular user 195 Posts |
For coins go with bobos. If you find video easier Michael Ammars intro to coin magic is a good option (in fact get both, the book is a great resource and a must!)
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calexa Inner circle Germany 1635 Posts |
Card College is the definite choice when it comes to card magic.
Magixx
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R.T. Regular user 107 Posts |
Thanks for all the help guys, I'm really enjoying the book!
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travisb Special user Vancouver, BC 546 Posts |
One tip I've found useful is that when starting magic (or anything, really) there's a tendency to try to grab everything at once--but that's not always best. It's good to continually expand one's knowledge, but when you hit something that you really like, focus in on it and really practice it. That doesn't mean you have to drop everything else, it just means that it's a good idea to take one or two things that you think look really good and really practice them a lot while you continue to read about all sorts of other things.
I play steel guitar, and I've found that although I love to test out new things and learn new licks, I get the most benefit by taking a song I like, fully memorizing it and learning to really play it. That experience is the most satisfying, and at the end of it I end up with something I can actually show people. Skimming along the surface is fun and worthwhile, so long as you've also got something you're seriously trying to learn at the same time. If you never learn anything really well (forwards and backwards, so to speak), you'll never have anything to perform for people, which is the best way to improve. So, to answer your question, read the whole book and learn the tricks you like best. -Travis |
zur Special user California 671 Posts |
There is so much to go through before advancing. Mark Wilson's will last for a while.
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hawaiianwarrior1 New user califonia 6 Posts |
Well thanks for your help guys well I'm more into card then coins. are there any web sites to go and learn and get knowlege from if please help me? thanks guys
Update: March 2 Hello buddys well I found a black tiger deck at a thrief store for a 1.00 and I have no idea on what it does so please help me find out and how to use it thank you for your help....
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Mitchum New user 59 Posts |
Hawaiianwarrior, you are probably on the best possible web site already.
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threadz New user TN. 37 Posts |
Sponge balls
cups and balls Sleights Learn some fundamentals then just work your way to the magic you like. |
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