Whether you are five years young, watching the magic trick done by a clown, a teen waiting for David Blaine's next thrilling act on TV, or when you're in your forties watching a magician perform at curtain call - seeing exciting tricks and treats for the eye can really make one feel gleeful. The beauty of magic appeals to all ages; even though some magic tricks are old stuff that people see time and time again, most of the watchers still feel awe upon seeing these tricks because the key behind them still make many wonder. The secrets behind magic tricks have been carefully kept locked in magicians' minds.
However, lucky for aspiring magicians, some unselfish mentalists, illusionists and television shows have helped leak out the mysteries behind the enchantment. Your first shot on becoming the next David Blaine, Criss Angel or David Copperfield is from learning from experts. Nope, you don't necessarily have to hire them to teach you and besides, that would cost an awful lot. Most of their simpler magic tricks nowadays are revealed in national TV for people to enjoy. You can start doing your own acts by learning from books, TV and other magicians.
Usually, the solution to most tricks fall on the props used. Gaming cards, trick coins, blankets, the magician's hat, cups, balls, flowers, umbrellas even animals - these are just some items that magicians commonly use. There are shops dedicated to these props that you can use in your act. Once you have the things and information you need, start practicing. And do practice regularly. Even skilled tricksters can fail if they lack practice.
After smoothing and perfecting the old tricks, you might as well join magic conventions and groups. There you can discuss newer and bolder tricks. If you think you are skilled enough, you can start making your own acts. Combine both the new and old arts of illusion to give your audience a fresh viewing adventure. Perfect the skills and props you can do and use best to create your signature magician move. Lastly, great magicians do not only practice their hand tricks but the looks on their faces as well. Magic indeed is not just an act of the hands but an act of your whole body. It is more exciting to watch a performer than simply a trickster.
There are two types of magicians that seem to have gained much attention with the public - the mentalist and the illusionist. The first usually perform acts of mind control, guessing, telepathy and the likes. It is still a debate nowadays if this type of performers really does have supernatural powers or are just experts when it comes to the human physique.
The latter includes famous artists Angel, Blaine and Copperfield. Illusions are much easier to chalk to science than mentalism. Illusions are much more like real explainable actions where the mystery borders on visual delusion. Because illusionists are sleek and skilled when it comes to hand gestures, most feats and strokes go unnoticed and thus, people blame magic for the mystery.
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