How to Become a Magician for Beginners
Do you want to amaze audiences, have lots of fun, and maybe even make some extra money?
Magic is a fun hobby and can even turn into a career if you work at it.
This video is for beginners. If you are already doing magic shows you are welcome to watch but this is not designed for you.
If you’re not a magician but want to become a magician this is for you.
We’re going to cover:
1-What’s Important
2-Where to Start
3-Getting Better
4-Becoming a REAL Magician
5-Pushing Yourself
Stick around to the end of the video and I will give you the one tip that EVERY professional magician knows that makes you get better faster than anything else you can do.
Can you guess what it is?
Stick around and find out.
1-What’s Important
When you start doing magic there are so many things to think about.
With so much to think about it can be hard to know where to focus.
The most important thing to remember as a magician is you are an entertainer.
Whether you are doing a card trick for your family and friends or a whole Las Vegas show; your job is to entertain.
A lot of beginners think their job is to outsmart the spectators.
Now, no one is entertained by poorly done magic or cheesy, obvious tricks.
But remember: Magic is not a competition where you are trying to prove that you are smarter than the spectators.
Magic is about creating fun.
The best way to entertain with magic is to be funny.
If you are laughing TOGETHER then everyone has a good time.
As you progress you will be able to leave everyone spellbound and speechless.
But when you start out, focus on being funny while you do good magic.
If everyone is amazed and laughing, they will love your magic.
2-Where to Start
Most magicians start with shows for kids.
You won’t find a single professional magician that has not done a kid’s birthday party or two.
Here are the first three things I would buy if I were starting out.
The Magic Coloring Book, A Change Bag, and Sponge Balls
Here is why.
Self-Working Tricks - Magic Coloring Book
The magic coloring book is easy to perform the first time you pick it up.
As a beginner this allows you to use it to be fun and funny.
Kids love it. There is a reason it is a classic.
Beginners should start with self-working tricks so they can focus on entertainment.
Utility Props - Change Bag
A change bag is a “utility prop”
That just means that it is not a trick by itself, it is used for lots of other tricks.
Kids Magicians will use the change bag often.
Utility props like the change bag, a thumb tip, and silly magic wands are always a good investment.
Something to Stretch You - Sponge Balls
Sponge Balls are great because they allow for interaction with the spectator and can be amazing.
But, they require sleight of hand and lots of practice.
I’m including them in the first purchases section because you should always be practicing and getting better at some aspect of magic in your spare time.
3-Getting Better
You bought a new trick. Now what?
The first thing to do is make sure you know how to do the trick.
Read the instructions and be sure that you know how it all works.
Then practice the trick until you can do it without thinking about it.
If you start with self-working tricks, this part is easy.
Also, practice the things you will say.
It may feel silly, but saying the words out loud makes a difference.
Practicing in front of a mirror will help you get a view from your spectator’s perspective.
4-Becoming a REAL Magician
Magic is a performing art. If you are just practicing but not performing in front of real people then you are not a magician.
When you are just starting out perform all you can.
Volunteer for churches, nursing homes, scout groups, or anywhere you can find an audience.
Put your best tricks together in a show and then perform everywhere you can.
Remember to be fun and funny. Laugh with your audience. Have fun.
Sure, you will be nervous and your palms will get sweaty.
Perform anyway.
The only way to get better as a performer is to be in front of an audience.
5-Pushing Yourself
After every performance think about what went well and what you want to improve.
If something you said got a big laugh, write it down so you can include it next time.
If a part of the show seemed to drag, improve it or cut it from the act.
Every show should be a little better than the one before.
Also, keep learning new tricks.
Look for things that go with your personality and fit well in your act.
Invest in magic books and DVDs.
You can learn a lot from KZhead and other online sources but nothing can take the place of good magic books and videos.
Mostly, keep finding places to perform. You can only really improve by performing.
I'm so glad I discovered your videos. Thanks so much for posting these great videos on children's magic. You could charge good money for some of the things you have shared. I totally agree you should join a magic group and get along to guest lectures or perform on nights when they give you the opportunity. What helped me the most in getting a good show ready- David Kaye (Silly Billy) - his books and DVD's are fantastic. also joining KEA (Kids Entertainer Academy) and work through Julian Mathers material will get you moving forward. Thanks again
I want to become a magician too, I am 9 years old . What to do to become a magician?
Me too bro you want to practice together
I am 9 years old too and I really wanted to be a magician
I am 10 and I wanna do magic
same
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Barry Mitchell, Ken Scott.. both are awesome children entertainers
Lee, both of them are amazing. Among the best if the best!!!
When I was a kid, there was man called Preacher Bill, and his show was called The Dummy In The Middle. He was a great magician, and ventriloquist; But he combined it with his career as a moble Preacher. He inspired me to persue the field of education through inertainment.
Thank you for sharing that. I bet there were times when "Preacher Bill" wondered if what he did made a difference. Your story reminds us all that we have no way of knowing the good we do or the legacy we leave. You are a testament to "Preacher Bill" and the other unsung heroes out there.
Great stuff - Thanks again Curt.
Mike Rogers, you are welcome. I hope this helps everyone.
My favorite magician is probably chris ramsey or Alec pandrea because they do a lot of tutorials
Hey buddy, Saw your posts on Magic Cafe and decided to check out your channel, watched all your past videos in a day and they're all incredible! Rare to find quality content on Children's Magic, and for FREE! Can't wait for new videos.
Wow, thank you so much for the kind words. Also, thank you for watching the past videos. That is quite a compliment because TIME is the most valuable commodity you have. So, it means a lot to me. Please tell others in the performing community that you know about this resource.
My fav magicain is eric chen what if ur young and cant drive to magic conventions what would u do?
Is it possible to be shifting between places? Kris angles
My fav magicians: 1. Piff the Magic Dragon 2. Hannibal 3. Sacred Riana
I can do street magic and make money am I right or wrong KZhead channel owner
Thanks I'm going to start doing magic
Good. Have fun with your magic.
AND LRN ALL THE TRIKS! 😊 😊 😊
Very good advice! if I could also add , Never rush through an effect, it always looks like you are nervous and unconfident about your skill. And that you are really looking more forward to doing the NEXT trick instead of giving proper attention to performance of the performance at hand. Let your Audience take in what is being presented to them, Its more magical and will leave a longer impression on them.
Very important. Thank you for sharing this 🙂
My fav Penn n teller🤩❤
My Favourite Magician. Magic Dhaya from Coimbatore , India
THE SACRED RIANA! 😊 😊 😊
MY FAVIROT IS SEAN DOSE MAGIC
I want real magic so bad I dreamed it since I was a kid
Great info thank you so much. My favorite magician is, the Amazing Johnathan. Comedy magic is my favorite
Shin lim
I WANNA BE A MAGICIAN! 😊 😊 😊
Good
Thank you for the kind words 🙂
Great advice Curt.
Thank you Glenn
My favorite magician are Victor and Diamond ♠️
Doug Conn is a street magician in New Orleans. I've been following him for years.
Doug Conn is amazing. I love his videos and he seems to do a lot for the magic community. It is so fun to watch him.
You’re back!
I love making these videos for this great community.
Victor and diamond is my favorite
I definitely love Darren brown
I like shin lim
Hi all I am Magician and do more workshops to develop Magicians
good prof
My favorite magician is Brynn Cummings.
Bab cardini I want to be real life magician Wat can I do
David Blaine is my favorite
I like Reza illusionist
He is so dramatic and entertaining. I can see why Reza is your favorite. 🙂
Tom Mullica Aldo Colombini David Williamson Jay Sankey Paul Harris Richard Sanders Gregory Wilson Sylvester the Jester Amazing Jonathon Carl Cloutier Pop Haydn
Wow, a "Who's Who" of the great ones. Thank you for sharing this list Nightwines
Omg I'm macical TYSM!
I need te be a magician from so long when i was 4 years i was wishing to be a magician till now i am now 11 and i will not stop this wish i just need to know what to do if i get how to bw a magician it will be my best day in my life thats my only dream
Good luck. You will love being a magician. Keep us up to date on your progress as a magician.
My favourite magical is dinamo
My best magician is Shin Lim
Pls I want to be magician but I don't have a mentor
Criss angel
Chris Angel has done a lot to make the public aware of magic and magicians 🙂
My favourite magican is damino
i want a super hero spell
Those are available, but your name has to be Billy Batson.
Justin william
Dynamo and tamba
I'm the best and I'm the best. I didn't expect that. I have no secrets. I can't explain my magic. I can always pick a card and welp I'm a fire og magician my teeth disappeared and came back. I'm happy though. I'm a fractal magician. I am funny but when I see struggle my heart breaks. I'm a stronger magician than Criss Angel. I can get into a car at a food store than got out. The weird thing is I didn't believe in myself but I've gotten so far and learned so much from random people. I can spin in a circle while the throwing out a card then catch it. Well, my advice is enjoy your tricks and do it for you. You are your #1 fan.
I want to be a magician so badly it’s so hard
I really want to be a magician I want to put on my butters wrong
I want to become a magician and I do believe in magic
I realy love to be magician My favorite magician is troy
Yeah he is good
My favourite magician is dynamo
David Blaine
Can you tell us how to be a magicien im am 11 years old
Richard sanders
favouarite magician-SHIN LIM
Me toooooooooooooooooo
@@reallynotimportant222 do u do magic ?
@@uniqworld1093 no..................... I wish I did😢
@@reallynotimportant222 u dont know even a single trick??
@@uniqworld1093 I know 1 but still trying to learn it
2 years later and I'm pro
That is so great. Tell me about your pro career. Also, join our Facebook group: Family Show Pro
I want to become a magician
Hi I really want to be a magician
I too want to be a magician but when I show my tricks to my brother his like is this a trick is this was what u were making for the last 5hours o my god😭😭
I just wanna show my big brother and get revenge on him 😎
CAN YOU TECH ME PLEASE?
Dynamo
My favorite magician is the card guy
Which card guy?
ProfessorQB you don’t know him
Asi wind
Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. A wonderful magician that most beginners would not know. Thank you.
who are here after seeing now you see movie
I want to become a magician. Please help me out
Fly
Dan
My magic hero is BILL MALONE!!!!!!!!
I like Sean does magic he's nine
Im 12 i want to be a magician
Darcy Oake. One of the best ever that came from Got Talent.
I'm a boy not a woman and don't let the profile fool anyways my favourite magician is antonio the great but he died many years ago
WRONG Practicing in front of a mirror will help you get a view from your spectator’s perspective. WRONG to have the spectator's perspective you have to put a recording camera on a tripod ( spectator's eye level) and practice as if it didn't exist and then re-watch yourself and take note. the mirror has MORE DISADVANTAGES THEN ADVANTAGES while practicing
This video isn’t about magic tricks
You are correct that it is not about specific tricks. Instead it focuses on becoming a magician. 🙂
@@ProfessorQB Being a magician can apply to business and a lot of other places in life. Make it look like magic, and make a profit.
I'm a Christian so do you think it's a sin to perform magic?
@eqgfl wersghdlknwegflkbn no, I'm doing magic just by my tricks not by the power of evil, so would you able to tell me where it's written in the Bible?
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Not cool. Why
Shin lim