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I'm a Beginner Looking for New Magic Styles – What Do You Suggest?

Hey everyone, I'm a bit of a beginner in magic. Since I started, I've mostly been practicing card tricks, and now I'd really like to explore more variety in effects and styles.

What types of magic would you recommend for me as I continue my journey?

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Hey there!

I'm a beginner too, but I'd recommend checking out:

  • Coin magic.
  • Mentalism.
  • Magic with everyday objects.
  • Pickpocket (Julio Ribera recently shared a free course on the blog – the Magiazine).

Julio explains all these types really well on his channel.

Good luck!

(I meant to reply sooner, but my device... died on me right as I was about to hit send.)

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Thanks so much!!!!! 😄

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How do I access that pickpocketing course?

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Here are some ideas based on your preferences:

If you want to stick with close-up magic:

Perfect for practicing at home or at small gatherings. Here's what you can try:

  • Coins (Coin Magic): very visual and technical, perfect for training your misdirection. Start with effects like a coin vanish or the classic "coin through the table" routine.
  • Ropes: easy to carry, visual, and high-impact. The knot routines, the cut and restored rope... these are classics that never fail!
  • Sponge Balls: super visual and interactive. Great for family or kids' audiences.
  • Cups and Balls: if you enjoy sleight of hand and surprising finishes, this is a classic filled with history and possibilities.

If the mind and the impossible intrigue you:

Mentalism (predictions, mind reading, impossible decisions). You can start with:

  • Simple psychological forces.
  • Guessing games using cards or words.
  • Effects with paper and pen (like predictions in envelopes or on the skin).

If you enjoy talking and making people laugh:

Comedy Magic or Parlor Magic, where you can use:

  • Effects with everyday objects (silks, bags, newspapers).
  • Routines with audience participation.
  • Themed magic (the absent-minded magician, the apprentice, the fortune-teller, etc.).

If you dream of the stage:

Stage Magic and Grand Illusions. This is a whole other level of logistics, but you could get started with:

  • Manipulation (silks, balls, cards).
  • Musical or visual magic (like the Linking Rings, the appearing cane, the torn and restored paper).

A final piece of advice:

Choose a branch that truly motivates you, not just one you "think you should learn." Magic isn't just a list of techniques; it's a way to tell impossible stories. And if you combine two styles (for example, card magic and mentalism), you're already creating your own path.

Cheers!

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