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 YouTube 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.