So you have actually just experienced some fantastic piece of magic that occurred right before your eyes, all done making use of no camera tricks. You could have actually seen this carried out by a magician at a trade show, marriage ceremony occasion or a celebratory party. You are now thinking "I 'd like to be able to do that" Using the skills of a close-up magician can definitely win you brand-new good friends and acquaintances. Close-up magic is absolutely a hit with the women and could be utilized to get you that date you have been after. But wait a minute, how do you discover to be a close-up magician?
Where to Begin
Don't make your first port of call YouTube! 99.9 % of what you will definitely see on YouTube will definitely be rank novices by having no extensive knowledge or doing experience. Having actually been engaging in close-up magic myself for the past 35 years my finest guidance for you might be to go to the collection or head over to Amazon for a couple or classic titles on the subject. The books that you must definitely begin by having are classics:
The Royal Road to Card Magic
Expert Card Technique
Modern Coin Magic
The above titles are a must and will definitely be all you need for your very first informative years at engaging in sleight-of-hand. In addition to these titles, you might wish to also think about:
The Card College-- by Roberto Giobbi
The Tarbell Course
The 13 steps to Mentalism
These titles might only be available through your nearby magic vendor most of whom have a net presence.
The Talents Called for
Understanding the required sleight-of-hand is only the first step on the ladder to becoming a skilled musician. There are numerous additional talents needed that have to be learned in order to come to be a great 'musician'. Notice the emphasis is on the word 'performer' it is simply not enough just to discover how to do the mechanics of a magic trick. You can possibly teach a monkey how to do that, but learning how to carry out your wonderful outcomes can take a lifetime. One additionally needs to have knowledge, abilities and experience of the following themes:
Social Psychology
Body Language
Communication Skills
Timing
Patter/Presentation
Social Interaction
A master and understanding of these talents will certainly not come overnight however will be a life-long understanding process. This is true if you are to be a 'thinking performer' as defined by a musician that is continuously learning through self criticism and evaluation.
Where To Go From Here?
Please, please, please do not start by finding out a couple of magic tricks and the in just a few months have actually business cards printed and a website online proclaiming your abilities as a talented performer! I have actually seen this all too often and these beginners' are doing damage to what must be a beautiful and artistic career. It's best to begin executing for pals and family at any type of and every opportunity you can easily get. Perform for your work co-workers and do not be afraid at making blunders. If these folks are your real pals they will certainly supply you supporting advice, many of which you can take on board and a few of which you could decide to disregard!
There is simple no substitute for experience acquired progressively over time by carrying out in a selection of scenarios. My individual assistance will be to carry out progressively over a 5 year duration prior to you start executing for paying guests. Maybe then yo will be ready to get booked to work as a wedding magician, corporate magician, trade show magician ot table top magician.
