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Chris Calabrese New user Las Vegas, NV 44 Posts |
Hi, I don't know what country you're from, but have you tried your local library? I remember as a kid finding several useful beginner's books on magic. There are a virtually unlimited number of tricks that can be done using household items like rubber bands and kitchen utensils, so you don't need to spend a lot of money (or any at all!) to get started with some basic effects .
~ Chris Calabrese ~
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G-Diddy Regular user 111 Posts |
May have luck going to a magic store and purchasing a video on introduction to magic- maybe Michael Ammar.
Practice practice practice. |
philipi56 Regular user grand rapids, MI 142 Posts |
I would go with a trick and a book or video that goes with it.
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Dr. Jakks Special user 832 Posts |
I learned the amazing ELEVATOR CARD!!!!! Aka a Double Lift.
Jakks |
DavidKenney Inner circle 2178 Posts |
Hands down - Mark Wilson's Complete Course In Magic.
It should be your text book your first day at Magic School. It's issued with your first deck of cards, magic wand and your first dove named, "Steve." Blessings, |
Greg Owen Special user 623 Posts |
Bill Tarr's book is a great introduction. Covers many styles (cards, coins, etc.) using everyday props. Lots of first-rate illustrations make for easier reading and learning.
- Greg Owen
Author of The Alpha Stack ebook - the balanced memorized stack
gobeatty@yahoo.com |
Magic_Mailman New user Portland,Oregon 53 Posts |
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On 2002-09-14 20:34, DavidKenney wrote: I would have to second that book. It has so much info in it. The Bill Tarr book or if you want to play with cards then The Royal Road to Card Magic would be a good bet. All you need for that book is a deck of cards. |
djvirtualreality Inner circle MayfieldNew York 1347 Posts |
I found a pretty thick magic book in my school library. I already knew all of the tricks lol.
Life is an illusion, death is reality.
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Dbzkid999 Elite user Canada 407 Posts |
Start with cups and balls.
Do tricks like the professor's nightmare. Easy and good feedback. |
Bong780 Regular user Toronto, Canada 172 Posts |
Library is a very good start for beginners. There are many books on different effects, cards, close-up or even staged performace. Its also a good source to point to when people asking you "how is it done?", "Check in the library!".
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Mistro Special user Canada 577 Posts |
Go to the library and get the Magic for Dummies book.
No really, Get it! That book actually has some really good useful tricks learning beginners in magic. that's what I would recomend beginner magicians Only. |
Emily Belleranti Veteran user Tucson, Arizona 349 Posts |
This is great advice. Library books often have quite a few good books for the beginner in magic, and it won't cost you anything. This way you can see what type of magic interests you without having to spend anything.
I would also suggest looking through used bookstores. They often stock quite a few books on magic. I just recently found some GREAT books at a used book shop for only a few bucks.
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