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Choose a trick to perform.
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he number of stars next to the title of each trick indicates how easy a trick is
to learn and perform. Start with the ★ tricks. They are easy to learn and do
not require much practice. The ★★ tricks are easy, but require more practice.
The ★★★ tricks require more time to learn and some more practice to get
the illusion just right. Study the diagram below to understand the format for
the tricks.
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Practice your tricks.
Before the day of your big performance, practice, practice, practice!
Memorize the tricks you plan to perform. You don’t want to be looking at this
guide during your show. It’s a good idea to practice in front of a mirror,
too. If you plan to perform in front of a large audience, first practice in
front of your family and friends at home.
Set the stage.
As a magician, your appearance is important. Wear a fun costume –
perhaps the classic tuxedo with white gloves and a top hat or a fancy dress.
Long sleeves, for hiding things in, are always a good idea. It’s also helpful
to wear a dark-colored shirt and pants or a skirt with pockets.
Playing music
during your show helps to disguise noises.
Find a table for displaying your
props and cover it with an eye-catching tablecloth. Remember that magic is
about illusion, so how things look is as important as what you do.
Put on a magic show.
After all this preparation, it’s time to display your talents. Decide on your
audience – your friends, family
, the school talent show
, a local seniors’
home
– be creative! Almost everyone loves to watch a magician.
Finally, don’t forget to get your audience involved
during the performance. People like to draw cards,
produce coins, or even answer questions. This
makes them feel in control and part of the show.
When you involve the audience, they will be all
the more surprised when you pull a trick on them!
Begin your magic schooling now.
Abracadabra…you’re a magician!
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Magic wand
Boomerang
card
Small pink
bead
4 plastic rings
(red, yellow, blue)
Rope
Magic box
Cage in frame
with enclosed
owl picture
4 thimbles
(2 large and 2 small)
Playing die
Surprise
bottle
Spring
Green trick box
with loose partition
Dice tunnel
7 half-balls
(red, yellow and blue)
5 trick cards
This kit contains most of the equipment required to perform the activities described.
In addition, you will need some common household objects listed below. Don’t
worry if you can’t find all of them. If you see this symbol pictured before a trick,
that means you need one or more of the items from the following list.
• a handkerchief
(substitute a paper
towel, bandana, napkin,
washcloth or any cloth)
• coins
• clear tape
• toothpicks
• paper clips
• clear plastic cup or glass
• food coloring
(yellow, red, blue)
• needle
• thread (black and white)
• 5 envelopes
• a key (with a large hole)
OR a key chain
• potato
• banana
• beads (with holes in them
to make a necklace)
• salt and pepper
• comb
• felt pen
• telephone book
• pencil
• dollar bill
• small ruler
• an old change purse,
opaque pencil case
OR a playing card box
• 2 candlesticks
•
pa
per
• hat (or a basket or bag)
• spare rubber bands
•
calcula
tor
Metal ring
Egg cup
and half egg
Vanishing
water vase
Red square with hole
and 2 plastic windows
with 4 rubber bands
Toy owl
Blue trick box
with lid
A rubber band is also included.
Welcome to the Magic Show!
You have just entered the exciting, magical world of illusion. Spend some time
studying steps 1-5 to understand how this book works. Then turn the page to begin
your magic schooling. Soon, everyone will be yelling, “How did you do that?”
Becoming a Magician
Become familiar with your props.
Here are the magical items included in this kit. Study the pictures and their
names below. If you are learning a trick and do not know what an item is,
refer back to these pictures.
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