I have a long background of close up magic with cards and a little bit of mentalism. However, I am just starting to enter the kids show scene. What gimmicks or dvd's should I buy and what books. What actual material should I try to learn, besides the presentational stuff because I already have some of that. Also I have Dan Harlan's kid show video. Thanks for the help.

Cody

To start out I'd get:
Seriously Silly by David Kaye (book)
Performing Magic at Schools (something like that) dvd at http://www.zandermagic.com on sale I think.

TT and silk to vanish with it.

a set up for 20th Century (is it 21st?) silks

Ropes for a rope routine (at minimum learn prof. nightmare and see if Zander is selling his loose ends dvd/video, good routine)

some napkins for a torn and restored napkin routine

Magic Coloring Book

at least one sucker effect starting with the inexpensive color changing laces up to the beautiful version of hippity hop rabbits done with a magician and assistant put out by Wolf Magic

Get: Break away wand or other fun wands, mouth coil, sponge balls, and you are set my man!

Steve V

Thanks for all those great ideas. I have the TT and silk, coloring book, ropes and knowledge of prof. nightmare, and a couple other things. Thanks for the tips.

Cody

A good search of the site will turn things out like a goldmine

Search isn't even needed on this particular forum however as Mr Brian Lehr put tremendous amount of work in order to do the "index" of the WHOLE little darlings forum!. Check it out. Its stickied.
I found just about every answer there was to my question. I am sure that it would be very helpful.

Hi Cody,

Professional Magic For Children (Ginn) and Seriously Silly (Kaye) are both fantastic. Once you have put your routines together, I would encourage you to video tape or at least audio tape your first few shows. Then tape every so often. I just ask the parents prior to the start of a show if it would be okay to video tape the show for quality control purposes. You can learn a lot from watching the show afterwards in the quiet of your own home. Have fun!!!

Cesar

Cesar has just given you some excellent advice...video the show and watch your act...you'll be amazed what the video will pick up...give yourself permission to learn, grow and be okay with where you are at present with your magic...play with your routines/effects and find ones that fit you