Beginners

Hey everyone, a long time ago, I dabbled in magic with one of those typical toy magic kits we all had as kids, and I'd love to get back into it as a hobby and learn more. Where should I start? Even though I might know a little, it's minimal, and I'd prefer to act like I'm starting from scratch. Please recommend some cheap or free options.

Hey there! I've only been at it for a couple of months (just retired, actually) practicing tricks, some moves, and routines that I'm constantly discovering on YouTube, where I follow some magicians. Honestly, I'm putting in several hours every day. Once I practice and feel like I've got a trick down with its corresponding move (or so I think, because it looks good to me), I see another one I like, and I start working on that too, and so on. I try to keep up with all the ones I'm learning, but then I hit a point where, even if I knew how to do it, I forget the steps, confusing them with another trick, or I forget how the setup was done (if it even has one), etc. Is it likely that I'm trying to bite off more than I can chew? Should I just keep repeating them, even if I think I've got them down? What can I do to remember everything? Sorry for the long post, I'm hoping for your wise advice. Thanks!

Hey everyone! I'm dropping by to ask for your help. I'm pretty new to this, and I'm looking for a specific trick to learn more about, practice, and eventually add to my repertoire. Thanks in advance to anyone who can lend a hand! I'm also happy to help out where I can, even though my knowledge is pretty limited at the moment.

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I recently found out there are two main playing card sizes: poker size and bridge size. I've been practicing Cardistry moves with bridge-sized cards 🥲, but it seems poker size is the standard and what's used most often for quality decks. Am I right about that? Do you know if I'll have any trouble adapting to the new size, and if I'll be able to do all the moves without a problem with enough practice?

It's an absolute blast! Yesterday at El Retiro, I did it with three girls. Sounds a bit weird, but give it a try—you'll crack up.

What do I do when I'm controlling the spectator's card and they ask to shuffle? I can't let them, but if I say no, it'll look suspicious. I've thought about other techniques, but this trick doesn't allow for a key card, a force, or any other type of technique. Thanks a lot!

Hey everyone!

Let me set the scene: when I'm sometimes performing a trick for my friends or family, my brother is always amazed, and he's been asking me for a long time to teach him a really easy one so he can perform it for his friends.

What's a cool, easy, and simple trick I could teach my brother to practice at home or perform for his friends?

Thanks!

I'm pretty new to magic, and whenever I'm about to do a trick, I get really nervous and mess up my controls, and the trick turns into a disaster. Any solutions?

Thanks

Hey everyone!!

So, someone messaged me privately once (in this club)... it was a video from a while back. I remembered it and came looking for it, but I can't seem to find it. I checked my profile and inbox, but it's not there. Does anyone know how to help?

All the best and happy magic!!

In May, I've got a show coming up for my sister's First Communion. My main challenge is figuring out how to make sure all the guests enjoy it. I have several tricks already, plus some I'll be getting as gifts for the performance. If anyone can give me ideas for routines or suggestions using these effects: the Svengali Deck, the Al Koran Deck, a bunch of card tricks, Chameleon Cards, the Linking Rings, The Bite, Matrix with coins and cards. Any additional trick suggestions would be awesome too! Thanks.

I'm reading 'The Grand School of Card Magic, Volume 1.' I don't understand the top packet control (the in-jog shuffle

Hey everyone! As I mentioned, I'm pretty new to the world of magic. I just got my first quality deck a few days ago and learned Oil and Water, which has been going well. However, I feel like I'm still missing a lot of technique and other skills. So, I'm wondering, what good tricks do you recommend to help me progress on this challenging journey?

Thanks in advance!