If you want to discover how to become a great magician... if you want to get just a few magic tricks... or you've always been interested in magic, but you just don't know where to start... then, this book is for you. Here's just some of what's inside: - All about Performing Magic -- Important questions you need to take into consideration before deciding to perform magic for an audience. - Magic 101 - yes, this is the world's quickest & simplest "get up to speed" guide on performing magic tricks. - What to do when a magic trick fails. Plus, how to handle people who will criticize your magic shows - The 12 point checklist you need to ensure your magic act gets performed smoothly and without mistakes - The professional magician's secret of how to keep your audience from getting bored in between magic tricks during your show - The single most important thing (next to practicing your magic tricks) you must decide on BEFORE you even set foot on stage (done right -- this will make your audience like you before you even begin performing!) - How to get a willing audience to practice your magic tricks on so you can be near-perfect before performing for a live audience (this is also a great way to get constructive criticism without breaking down your self-esteem) - How to tell, with laser-like precision, when your audience is losing interest in your act (knowing this will make sure you never have a bored audience again and it makes your magic tricks seem much more interesting!) - Why the hand is NOT quicker than the eye...and... the 5 things you should do to make your magic tricks more amazing - The 8 guidelines you must follow to avoid getting hurt... or even killed... when taking on dangerous illusions! - 13 different EASY magic tricks, along with what props you'll need... how to prepare for them... and of course how to perform them! -14 different magic tricks for the magician of the intermediate-to advance level, how to perform them, the props you need and how prepare the tricks! - Plus much, much more! This just scratches the surface of what's in this book. It gives you everything you need to get started in your new hobby of magic tricks today.
