I have created an easy-to-follow guide that will help anyone become a street magician! Street Magic has become extremely popular in recent years due to David Blaine’s hit street magic television series and is growing hotter and hotter with recent magicians such as Criss Angel and Cyril Takayama. Previously, street magic was only known within a “community” of magicians and the secrets were passed on from person to person. Now, with the advent of the internet and television, anyone, and I mean anyone, no matter how old or young, can learn street magic effortlessly, quickly and inexpensively.
What are the advantages of learning street magic? Here are a few of the benefits:
1.Impress your friends and family: Let’s face it- everyone loves magic, especially street magic. No matter how old or young someone is, he or she loves being entertained. Knowing how to perform street magic will certainly make you the life of any party!
2.Boost self confidence: Imagine how powerful and confident you’ll feel when you have the ability to amaze anyone, anytime! I actually know some people who perform magic to pick up girls. It’s crazy how well it works!
3.Make money: Whether you put yourself up for hire, or offer private lessons, performing magic as a hobby can certainly give you a few extra bucks.
Buy a Deck of Bikes
The foundation of street magic lies in ordinary playing cards. Some of the most incredible street magic effects are performed with a simple deck of cards. As a beginning magician, it is absolutely necessary to learn a few basic card tricks. Bicycles are the best playing cards in my opinion. They are durable, comfortable and easy to handle. Get a deck of cards and become comfortable with them- practice shuffling, cutting, dealing etc. When you can handle the cards comfortable, learn a few basic card tricks. They don’t have to David Blaine type street magic card tricks; you can learn a simple kiddie trick or two. What’s important is you get a feel for handling cards.
Purchase a few Tricks
The truth is- the best street magic effects are not free. The creator has put months and even years of hard work in creating the effect. If you see a trick that blows your mind, write it down on a piece of paper and find out more about it. Be sure to read reviews of the trick. Ultimately, make a decision based on your gut reaction to the trick and what you have read about it.
An alternative to buying single tricks is buying “starter” sets, DVDs and books with many tricks, designed specifically for beginners. Purchasing these sets are great ways to get your feet wet in the world of street magic. Check out [http://learn-street-magic.com/articles/beginners.html] for some recommendations.
Perfecting your Sleights
The key to success in performing street magic is practice. Practice the moves slowly, step-by-step. After a while your hands will naturally become accustomed to the motion and speed will come on its own. Here’s a great checklist when practicing any street magic trick: This is a check list that I use whenever I think I am ready to perform a sleight.
1. Are there any fingers that jerk or jump?
2. Do the fingers that should stay stationary stay stationary?
3. Does anything make a noise when it should not?
4. Is the get-ready for the move well covered?
5. If it is supposed to look like something else, is it identical to that?
6. Can you perform it even if people are burning your hands?
7. Can you do it without looking at the deck?
8. Is there any stop in the movement / does it flow?
9. Is your hands/arms relaxed?
10. Do you move your body when you perform it?
11. Did you practice the sleight in the actual effect? Is it flowing with the routine/effect and the presentation?
If the sleight is angel sensitive, ask yourself: Can it be done…
1. When the audience is looking at it from the very front?
2. When the audience is looking at it from the right?
3. When the audience is looking at it from the left?
4. When the audience is looking at it from the top?
5. When you are standing up and the audience is sitting down?
6. When you are sitting down and the audience is standing up?
7. When there you are sitting at a table?
If not,
1. Do you have a method to cover those angles?
2. Do you have a way of not letting people view from those angles?
Performing Street Magic
Even with hours of practice, performing to an actual audience can be tough. I have been performing magic for about 8 years, and I still get nervous whenever I perform. Here are a few things I do to calm myself down: Breathe deep and slowly-you can even build this into the initial stages of a routine, e.g. blowing on a card to change it, using a long magic word etc. This will slow the heart rate and make you feel calmer .If you have shakes, tap your feet and the shakes will soon go away! Also, use big broad sweeping gestures. Before you perform, visualize as clearly as you can what you are going to do. When under stress the brain shuts down to a large extent and you have to rely on visual memory retained in the upper spinal column. Clear visualization will help to stop you freezing/forgetting what to do.
Final Words
With consistent practice and dedication, you will be able to learn street magic. The tricks and methods themselves are not hard, but will require commitment and devotion to perform flawlessly. Thanks for your interest in the wonderful world of street magic, and good luck in your magic journey!
Tony Weth has been performing street magic [http://www.learn-street-magic.com] for over 8 years and loves helping beginner magicians Learn Street Magic [http://www.learn-street-magic.com].
This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.
No comments:
Post a Comment