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Doctor Xombie Regular user FL (formerly Planet X) 109 Posts |
I thought this would be a good jump point for beginners to get their feet wet.
Which tricks would be a good starting point for a beginner to work on? Which tricks will have aspects in them that can be applied to more advanced magic? An example would be 'glass through table' which will get you familiar with the use of misdirection and timing. Another would be a 'french drop' which will enable you to make objects disappear; which can be applied to many different kinds of objects. (I'd like to narrow it down to tricks found in most easy-to-find books, like Mark Wilson's, Bobo's, and similar.) |
Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts |
There probably is no "best trick to start with." Most of those texts you mention have many good absolute beginner level techniques that could be easily learned, and with a bit of practice performed well. The key is how much time you put into it, not so much what kind of trick it is.
"Now here's the man with the 25 cent hands, that two bit magician..."
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mmreed Inner circle Harrisburg, PA 1432 Posts |
When someone new to magic asks me, "Where do I start?" I usually suggest they get a few Tarbell books from my store, a set of sponge balls, and a set of cups and balls.
The sponge balls will teach you manipulation and hand control. The cups and balls will take manipulation and add in misdirection and control. The Tarbells will seed your brain with endless hours of magic content. Those items alone could keep you busy for many years. As for what applies to more advanced magic? Honestly, everything can be applied to more advanced effects. It's all in how you look at things.
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Wes65 Inner circle I've said very little in 1219 Posts |
There's a sticky at the beginning of the forum on books for beginners. I would suggest a beginner read through that thread and pick one book. Then, pick one of the easier tricks (some books give the tricks a difficulty rating).
I'd suggest getting the first trick down before moving on.
Wes
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mindfreak2.0 Regular user 106 Posts |
I really don't think there is a a trick to start with for beginners, because no matter how good you are at the art of magic, if you practice a trick well, it will appear amazing nevertheless.
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BCS Inner circle 1083 Posts |
I think every beginner needs to go through the phase of checking out everything for themselves to narrow down what they like. Even waste some money on effects. Of course, there is a lot of great advice to be found here.
I am of the opinion that concentrating on a few effects and learning them well (whatever they are) is the way to go. I have been blown away by the simplest of effects with the right presentation. Magic should be fun; we all want to do too much and beyond our skills at times. Thanks, Bruce |
Wes65 Inner circle I've said very little in 1219 Posts |
I spent years buying effect after effect.
I wish I had spent less money on effects ("magician in a box" is what I call them) and more money and time developing my skill. I got some basic skills down but never moved beyond that until I quit buying so many ready-to-perform effects.
Wes
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Jaz Inner circle NJ, U.S. 6111 Posts |
* Presentation - Maybe "Thieves and Sheep" from Bobo or the "Burglar Card Trick". Some use three burglar cards and some folks use four. Even "Color Monte" perhaps.
* Misdirection - "Glass Through Table" is a good choice. "Senator Crandall's One Cup Routine" from Tarbell 6 is a good one, too. * Principles - Basic tricks that use one-ahead, use keys, miscalls, etc. |
Steveblackwell New user 99 Posts |
Learning a good vanish like the French Drop would be a good start.
Learning a Double Lift or key card for cards. Being able to do these would open up a lot of tricks that could be learned. |
shek Loyal user Los Angeles, CA 244 Posts |
I think I echo many magicians when I say the best tricks for a beginner are self working. This is a great start to learning how to present effects, and since there are no sleights, the beginning performer can focus on engaging the audience.
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Papasmurf Special user NW Ont Canada 540 Posts |
One of my first pieces of magic that gave me great results and peaked my interest in magic was Pen Through The Hand.
I still use it today when all I have is a pen or pencil on me. I can not remember what book or where I got it from. After many years later I never seen it arise till Gregory Wilson's On the Spot came out. To me this was relatively simple, but required some basic patter, the misdirection to the hand and the sleight of hand behind the ear. Eric |
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