Having Fun and Earning Money With Magic
If you like magic, consider practicing to perform in public.
It helps to have some stage presence, but if you don’t have any background, take a community college course. A class might teach you how to do well with a crowd.
Join a group of magicians. The Magic Classroom is a free online community where you can ask questions, do video performances, and tutorials. You can ask a local magic shop owner for advice or props.
Work on creating a character who’s a good fit for your personality. You can be entertaining and funny, dark and brooding, but your goal is not to be scary. You can study a range of magicians online or through DVDs. If you go for one look and it doesn’t feel right, try something else. Eventually, you’ll create a stage name and costume that fit your character.
You can then perfect tricks to create an act. You can do this online, with DVDs, or books. Use a mirror or ask friends to rate your tricks. Put together a 30 to 40 minute show that keeps moving. Beginning with basic tricks is the best bet. The show should be simple, straightforward, and east to understand.
You want to appear confident and natural, so keep practicing. Always have some trick with you to practice. Watch television when you practice if you want.
You will need to master slight of hand and palming objects. Copy an experts moves on a tutorial. Do it in front of a mirror once you know what you’re doing. Do it until it comes naturally.
Grab the attention of spectators by making your first tricks flashy and visual. The best trick should be the last trick. The script should be distracting and entertaining.
Before you start charging a fee, you’ll want to ask friends and family to watch your show and offer feedback. If possible, you’ll also want a critique from some other magicians in the area.
Above all, keep in mind that if you have fun, so will your audience. That is the real magic secret.
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