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philwalker_wba New user England 15 Posts |
Reading through the various threads tonight is interesting and compulsive, but the one problem I have is, as a person new to magic, how do I learn?
I started buying tricks from a local magic shop (no questions asked as to my interest in magic.) On the internet, I learned about the IBM and joined to get an insight to magic. I have now attended a couple of one day conventions and booked for the Blackpool one next February. That has taught me there is more to being a magician than performing tricks, stage craft, presentation, psychology, etc. The thing I would love, to get me over learning the basic craft skill is a mentor, but how do you find one? Can novices join the Magic Circle, will other magicians take people under their wings, how do you pick up these skills? I have books and videos, but when things are not working and you have no one to turn to what do you do. Any ideas?
If at First you dont succeed try a little magic.
Regards phil |
Callin Regular user Portland, Oregon 123 Posts |
Absolutely! But remember, a good magician has put in hours, weeks, years, perhaps even a lifetime in learning his skills. If you are just looking for how a trick works or a secret method, then no good magician will easily share his life's work. (Not that I get the impression you are just looking for secrets)
However, if a magician is convinced you are sincere in learning and are willing to treat the art with respect, there should be no problem getting help from just about anyone. In my years of magic I am amazed by the generous help I have received from other magicians - everyone from local club members to some "Big" names like Michael Ammar, Juan Tamariz, Darwin Ortiz, and Eugene Burger. (All guys who I am sure had much better things to do with their time than sit down with me and discuss my improvement) As far as the Magic Circle is concerned, I don't know their requirements, but here in the U.S., both the S.A.M. and I.B.M. take members of all levels. Good luck to you! Richard Green PS: If nothing else, you can always email me at richard@callinsmagic.com and I would be happy to help as much as I can.
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Tolga Ozuygur New user Istanbul / Turkey 60 Posts |
Hi Phill, Me and my brother Mr. Bart is fortunate enough for having a good mentor near us. But usually we do learn from books and videos. Anything we don't understand, we ask to our mentor Tora. You may also contact him through the Café, if you need.
He helps.. |
Thoughtreader Inner circle Calgary, Alberta, Canada 1565 Posts |
Phil,
I wrote you some advice in your "small hands" post but get a copy of Tarbell Course in Magic Volume One. Study it from page to page. Learn the lessons sequentially and do not skim. Learn each lesson until you master it and then move to the next, even if your area of interest is not in that particular area. You should have a well developed and rounded knowledge of magic regardless of where your interests lie in magic. When you are getting close to the end of Volume One, order Volume two. At $22.50 a book, it will not break the bank as you learn. Tarbell contains lessons on all aspects of our art. It was originally mailed to people in sections to study each lesson, learn them before you go to the next one. Some lessons even cover showmanship, presentation, etc... you will develop well through this way. Also, make friends on line. You might be surprised to discover people near you that you might meet and learn from but even on line, through correspondence, you can develop both friendships and obtain help as needed. Feel free to write me privately at my regular e-mail address paul@mindguy.com if you want some help from me. I field at least 50 requests like that a week and while I may take awhile to answer at times (I might be on the road working) I will answer them and it is my pleasure to help when I can. You might be very surprised to learn just how many people (especially professionals) that are more than happy to help when someone requests their input into something. Good luck to you. PSIncerely Yours, Paul Alberstat |
DavidKenney Inner circle 2178 Posts |
I agree with Callin but it sounds like you are on the right track – just need to keep putting in the man hours to make it happen.
A mentor might take some time to find – but if you are diligent you will. I’d put those as my top 3 learning tools: 1. My mentor 2. My Books 3. My videos And then from there – other media. Try your local phone book and see if there are some “closet magi” running around your town that you can talk to. Blessings, |
thanos4182 New user 72 Posts |
I was fortunate enough to be able to take private lessons from a great mentor. I also read books, study videos, talk with other magicians, and simply practice practice practice!
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Rafa Regular user Costa Rica 102 Posts |
With only books and videos you'll get what you need for your first years, I think the rest will come as it comes. I mean, give yourself time to mastering the basics. Friends, collegues, I think they come alone.
But then again, I'm from Costa Rica, where there's very difficult to find people with similar interests. |
nakulshenoy New user Bangalore, India 91 Posts |
Among other things, go here: http://magic.about.com
Once there, make sure you visit: "A Beginner's Guide to Magic" section |
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