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A Parent’s Guide To Selecting A First Magic Trick Or Magic Kit For Your Child

A Parent’s Guide to Selecting a First or Magic Kit For Your Child I’ve spent over 10 years as a demonstrator at a magic shop and as a professional magician. Frequently parents ask me what is a good first for their kids? Since every kid is different, I’ve put together this guide to help you select your kid’s first magic trick. When shopping for your kid’s first or magic kit consider these six things:1.Don’t buy above beginner’s level (no matter how cool the trick is)!One day a got a call from a parent who found me in the phone book under magicians, she called me because she needed help with a she bought (not from me) online for her 8 year old child. The trick was one that a magician had done on TV, where he floats about a foot off the ground. This magician was selling a DVD that teaches you how to make the secret thing you need to do this trick. Now the DVD with the secret sold for over $100! She explained that her son could not get the trick to work. I asked her if it was her son’s first trick and she replied, “Yes”. Well, the floating person trick she got her son was NOT appropriate for her 8 year old son…especially for a first trick. 2.Be realistic about your child’s limitationsA good example of this is if you are buying a card trick for your kid, first make sure your child can shuffle a deck of card. That’s the minimum skill requirement to do card tricks. If you absolutely must get your child a card trick, teach them to shuffle before you get them the trick deck of card. It can take a kid weeks or longer to learn to shuffle, and usually if they can’t do their new magic trick, they will be frustrated!3.Try to see it in person, or at least a video sampleWhen picking out a it’s best to see it in person, or a short video clip of the magic trick. Sometimes the written description of a is exaggerated, or leaves out something important, like you have to be wearing a certain kind of shoe or shirt. Actually seeing the trick in person or in a video clip on the internet will let you get an idea of how big, or small it is. The size of the is especially important if your child is planning on doing a magic show for their schools talent show. 4.Don’t over load them with too many tricks.Be careful about getting a budding magician too many magic tricks at one time. It’s ideal for a kid to master a couple tricks at a time. When shopping for a magic kit an ideal number of tricks in the magic kit for a kid are under 25 magic tricks. This is enough to hold their attention. Getting a kids magic kit that has over 75 or 100 magic tricks can be a bit overwhelming for a kid.5.Are there a lot of parts to lose?Let’s face it, kids lose stuff all the time. Be careful of getting tricks that have tons of pieces that can be lost. The exception to this is a deck of trick cards. Most trick decks of cards will still work if a card is lost, and since decks of trick cards come with a box, it’s not too hard for a kid to remember to at least put them back into the box.6.How much American Got Talent - Man Cut in 2 Pieces Magic Trick learn how to do magic visit us at www.magicx2.com Ranked 4.44 / 5 | 240677 views | 34 comments Click here to watch the video (01:21) Submitted By: sulapan2008 Tags: Magic Tricks Coin Tricks Levitate Card  Categories: How To ]]> Pen Through Dollar Revealed! Learn how to do this famous trick now! Ranked 4.19 / 5 | 980873 views | 81 comments Click here to watch the video (01:16) Submitted By: ZM Tags: Pen Through Dollars Magic Tricks Penguins  Categories: Comedy ]]> A Cool Card Trick Revealed! A very simple card trick that can be easily learned. Learn how to do it Now! Ranked 3.93 / 5 | 222347 views | 42 comments Click here to watch the video (01:04) Submitted By: ZM Tags: Card Tricks Magic Tricks Aces Cool Fun Games Revealed  Categories: Comedy ]]> Amazing Coin Trick Revealed Learn how to vanish a coin like great magicians do. In this video I will explain you how to perform this amazing coin trick. Amaze your family and friends whit this new coin trick!!!(Note: you need a magnetic coin to perform this trick)(sorry for my english it wasnt perfect when I made this video :) ). Ranked 4.26 / 5 | 137958 views | 47 comments Click here to watch the video (02:40) Submitted By: DarkMagician Tags: Amazing Coin Tricks Revealed Explanation Tutorials Magic Dark Magicians Vanish Part Two 2 Funny Fun  Categories: Comedy Entertainment ]]> Joke With Your Server here is how to perform a trick with a credit card, do it to you server next time you dine out. In mexico they thought i had powers. 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More Free Magic Tricks at http://www.magicsir.com Ranked 4.19 / 5 | 135378 views | 57 comments Click here to watch the video (01:04) Submitted By: magicsir Tags: Rubber Bands Magicians Illusionists Illusions Revealed Magic Tricks Rubber Bands Magicsir Sir  Categories: Comedy How To ]]> Easy Coin Trick For Kids (solution Included) Take a look at this really easy trick with coins. Learn how to do it, you don't need any special abilities. Then, try to trick your friends, children or family. I'm sure they will get surprised (at least the first time, of course). Ranked 4.18 / 5 | 132256 views | 19 comments Click here to watch the video (00:51) Submitted By: ncd productions Tags: Simple Easy Coin Tricks Magic Tricks Revealed Solution Cool Kids Children Magia Monedas Truco  Categories: Entertainment ]]> How To Scare People Watch how MagicRoy scares people that think he lost their ring. Learn how to do it and try for yourself. Ranked 3.80 / 5 | 163163 views | 25 comments Click here to watch the video (01:03) Submitted By: magicroy Tags: Magic Tricks Roy Raphaeli Magicroy Ring Throw Scare Pranks Funny Magicians Illusions Slight Hands  Categories: Comedy Entertainment ]]> How To: Quarter Through Soda Revealed! Learn how to do this famous trick performed by Criss Angel. With a little practice you can perform this trick like a pro! Ranked 3.87 / 5 | 152051 views | 30 comments Click here to watch the video (02:26) Submitted By: emphatic Tags: Magic Tricks Magicians Illusions Coin Tricks Through Sodas Emphatic Criss Angel Angel Explanation  Categories: Comedy People & Stories ]]> Cut And Restored Rope Magic Trick Revealed Learn How To Do The Famous Cut and Restored Rope Magic Trick. Visit http://www.LearnMagicTricks.org to learn more free magic tricks. 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Music: Kevin MacLeod Ranked 4.16 / 5 | 98759 views | 21 comments Click here to watch the video (01:19) Submitted By: kentchemistry.com Tags: Chemistry Science Physics Vanishing Dissapearing Magic Organic Demonstrations Experiments Hanna  Categories: Entertainment Science & Tech ]]> David Blaine REVEALED Learn how to do the famous David Blaine trick turning coffee into coins Ranked 4.11 / 5 | 102779 views | 15 comments Click here to watch the video (01:17) Submitted By: blew10 Tags: David Blaine Magic Coin Tricks Coffee Stunts Money Magicians  Categories: Entertainment How To ]]> Revealed Magic Trick, Box Opens By Itself Learn how to do this great magic trick. Anyone can do with a little practice. Try to figure it out before watching the spoiler. Ranked 4.08 / 5 | 105860 views | 27 comments Click here to watch the video (04:16) Submitted By: GhengisKhan Tags: Magic Tricks Box Trident Matches Magicians Card Tricks Illusions  Categories: Comedy People & Stories ]]> How To Levitate Any Object! SECRET REVEALED! This is the ultimate trick! i will show u how to amaze everyone with this tutorial on how to levitate cards, money or anything u want! TOTALY AWESOME! YOU MUST SEE THIS! HOW TO SPIN CARDS AROUND YOUR BODY! Ranked 4.20 / 5 | 88684 views | 64 comments Click here to watch the video (11:15) Submitted By: surfshack911 Tags: Magic Tricks UFO Levitate Flying Float Objects Do Tutorials Explanation Criss Angel Secrets Revealed  Categories: Comedy How To ]]> Quarter Inside A Soda Can Trick REVEALED Wondering how that crazy magic trick works? Look no further - we have an easy to follow guide for how to do it right here. All you have to do is watch these few simple steps, and you will be showing off your trick (possibly at performances and for money) to all your friends and family. Hope you enjoy watching it!!! Ranked 4.13 / 5 | 77840 views | 16 comments Click here to watch the video (06:51) Submitted By: s043432608 Tags: Magic Tricks Borat Magicians Quarter Sodas Criss Angel Can Cool Revealed Secrets How Crazy Funny Awesome  Categories: Comedy Entertainment ]]> MAGIC TRICKS REVEALED Vol 1 i'll show you how to do three very easy but very cool magic tricks, "MAGIC PAIR" make someone choose the same 2 card as you do, 2 easy forces, make them pick the card you want them to pick and a great reveal that will amaze your friends next time you're in a bar. DON'T MISS THIS!!! Ranked 4.28 / 5 | 58894 views | 9 comments Click here to watch the video (05:55) Submitted By: intimate rush Tags: Grand Theft Auto 4 Cheat Magic Bar Tricks Card Tricks Pub Card Funny David Blaine Copperfield Revealed Easy Poker Cheats Bets Real Hustle Hacks PlayStation 3 Copies Backups Casinos Roulette Win Money Cell Phones Games Java Fire  Categories: Comedy How To ]]> A REAL $50 Bill On FIRE- Money To Burn ! (S.E.P) The FBI Can Relax And Carry On Eating Doughnuts, We Show You How To Do This Great Trick Without Breaking Any Laws...Easy Way To Win A Bet And Get Some $$$ Try It If You Dare! :-) (A ShootingEggs Production) Ranked 4.23 / 5 | 57175 views | 38 comments Click here to watch the video (01:58) Submitted By: shootingeggs Tags: Burning Make Money Fast Cash Flames Fire Shooting Eggs Magic Tricks Pranks Jokes  Categories: Entertainment How To ]]> Amazing Card Trick Revealed! This card can do some amazing stuff, Learn how to do it now! WATCH TILL THE END! You can use candle wax and woody nylon for substitute if you can't find the invisible thread and magician wax. Ranked 4.02 / 5 | 75866 views | 71 comments Click here to watch the video (02:55) Submitted By: Razorg606 Tags: Magic Card Tricks Exposed Explained Flying Card Revealed Floating Learning Razorg606 Razor  Categories: Entertainment How To ]]> Quick As A Wink Card Trick Learn an easy to-do, self-working card trick that'll impress your friends, with no sleights! Make the chosen card appear sandwiched between two aces. Ranked 4.21 / 5 | 54583 views | 18 comments Click here to watch the video (02:05) Submitted By: mrhoops515 Tags: Magic Tricks Card Card Tricks How Amaze Perform Magicians Aces  Categories: How To ]]> practice?Just because a trick is easy, that doesn’t necessarily mean that it doesn’t take practice. For example the classic Chinese Linking Ring trick is something that is deceptively hard to do. When a professional does the Linking Ring magic trick, they make it look easy, but don’t be fooled, it will take months to really learn to do it. So be sure to ask if a particular is something that your child will be able to learn quickly. If you remember these six guidelines the next time you are shopping for a or kit for your kid you will come out a winner!Louie Foxxhttp://www.kids-magic-kit.com copyright © 2006 by Louie Foxx       Additional Resources Easy Does It - Small-scale Tricks To Dazzle Your Audience By Chris Lloyd, Sat Dec 10th How to Get Started If You're a BeginnerWhether you've been practicing magic for two days, two years, ortwenty, the only effective magic trick is one that actually"fools" your audience. This Read more... Additional Resources Magic Tricks And Kids, What A Combination! By Dion Semeniuk, Fri Dec 9th Magic Tricks and KidsPerforming magic tricks for people is always fun. I can honestlysay I will never get bored or tired of doing magic tricks forpeople as long as I live. There is Read more... We strive to provide only quality articles, so if there is a specific topic related to magic trick that you would like us to cover, please contact us at any time. And again, thank you to those contributing daily to our magic tricks with string website. American Got Talent - Man Cut in 2 Pieces Magic Trick learn how to do magic visit us at www.magicx2.com Ranked 4.44 / 5 | 240677 views | 34 comments Click here to watch the video (01:21) Submitted By: sulapan2008 Tags: Magic Tricks Coin Tricks Levitate Card  Categories: How To ]]> Pen Through Dollar Revealed! Learn how to do this famous trick now! Ranked 4.19 / 5 | 980873 views | 81 comments Click here to watch the video (01:16) Submitted By: ZM Tags: Pen Through Dollars Magic Tricks Penguins  Categories: Comedy ]]> A Cool Card Trick Revealed! A very simple card trick that can be easily learned. Learn how to do it Now! Ranked 3.93 / 5 | 222347 views | 42 comments Click here to watch the video (01:04) Submitted By: ZM Tags: Card Tricks Magic Tricks Aces Cool Fun Games Revealed  Categories: Comedy ]]> Amazing Coin Trick Revealed Learn how to vanish a coin like great magicians do. In this video I will explain you how to perform this amazing coin trick. Amaze your family and friends whit this new coin trick!!!(Note: you need a magnetic coin to perform this trick)(sorry for my english it wasnt perfect when I made this video :) ). Ranked 4.26 / 5 | 137958 views | 47 comments Click here to watch the video (02:40) Submitted By: DarkMagician Tags: Amazing Coin Tricks Revealed Explanation Tutorials Magic Dark Magicians Vanish Part Two 2 Funny Fun  Categories: Comedy Entertainment ]]> Joke With Your Server here is how to perform a trick with a credit card, do it to you server next time you dine out. In mexico they thought i had powers. If you want to see the handling better and slower go here http://www.metacafe.com/watch/422758/joke_with_your_server_handling_closer_and_slower/ Ranked 4.12 / 5 | 149659 views | 62 comments Click here to watch the video (00:48) Submitted By: sfmico Tags: Magic Tricks Sfmico Cool Amazing Revealed Fun Magicians  Categories: Comedy ]]> David Blaine's Self Tying Shoelace Revealed! Learn how to do this famous trick performed by David Blaine Ranked 3.59 / 5 | 210957 views | 38 comments Click here to watch the video (01:24) Submitted By: emphatic Tags: Magic Tricks Self Tying Shoelace Magicia Illusions Amazing Emphatic Explanation  Categories: Comedy People & Stories ]]> Rubber Bands Trick Revealed! Rubber Bands Magic Trick Revealed! Learn how to do this amazing trick. More Free Magic Tricks at http://www.magicsir.com Ranked 4.19 / 5 | 135378 views | 57 comments Click here to watch the video (01:04) Submitted By: magicsir Tags: Rubber Bands Magicians Illusionists Illusions Revealed Magic Tricks Rubber Bands Magicsir Sir  Categories: Comedy How To ]]> Easy Coin Trick For Kids (solution Included) Take a look at this really easy trick with coins. Learn how to do it, you don't need any special abilities. Then, try to trick your friends, children or family. I'm sure they will get surprised (at least the first time, of course). Ranked 4.18 / 5 | 132256 views | 19 comments Click here to watch the video (00:51) Submitted By: ncd productions Tags: Simple Easy Coin Tricks Magic Tricks Revealed Solution Cool Kids Children Magia Monedas Truco  Categories: Entertainment ]]> How To Scare People Watch how MagicRoy scares people that think he lost their ring. Learn how to do it and try for yourself. Ranked 3.80 / 5 | 163163 views | 25 comments Click here to watch the video (01:03) Submitted By: magicroy Tags: Magic Tricks Roy Raphaeli Magicroy Ring Throw Scare Pranks Funny Magicians Illusions Slight Hands  Categories: Comedy Entertainment ]]> How To: Quarter Through Soda Revealed! Learn how to do this famous trick performed by Criss Angel. With a little practice you can perform this trick like a pro! Ranked 3.87 / 5 | 152051 views | 30 comments Click here to watch the video (02:26) Submitted By: emphatic Tags: Magic Tricks Magicians Illusions Coin Tricks Through Sodas Emphatic Criss Angel Angel Explanation  Categories: Comedy People & Stories ]]> Cut And Restored Rope Magic Trick Revealed Learn How To Do The Famous Cut and Restored Rope Magic Trick. Visit http://www.LearnMagicTricks.org to learn more free magic tricks. Ranked 4.34 / 5 | 96175 views | 22 comments Click here to watch the video (04:56) Submitted By: LearnMagicTricks.org Tags: Cut Restored Rope Learning Magic Tricks Criss Angel David Blaine Illusionists Streets Illusions  Categories: Comedy How To ]]> Vanishing Water??? This demonstration is used to confuse and spark the interest of all my students. I usually throw the water at them at the end of the demostration. Unfortunately there were no volunteers. Enjoy the trick, I posted how to do it in another movie, if you are intereseted. Music: Kevin MacLeod Ranked 4.16 / 5 | 98759 views | 21 comments Click here to watch the video (01:19) Submitted By: kentchemistry.com Tags: Chemistry Science Physics Vanishing Dissapearing Magic Organic Demonstrations Experiments Hanna  Categories: Entertainment Science & Tech ]]> David Blaine REVEALED Learn how to do the famous David Blaine trick turning coffee into coins Ranked 4.11 / 5 | 102779 views | 15 comments Click here to watch the video (01:17) Submitted By: blew10 Tags: David Blaine Magic Coin Tricks Coffee Stunts Money Magicians  Categories: Entertainment How To ]]> Revealed Magic Trick, Box Opens By Itself Learn how to do this great magic trick. Anyone can do with a little practice. Try to figure it out before watching the spoiler. Ranked 4.08 / 5 | 105860 views | 27 comments Click here to watch the video (04:16) Submitted By: GhengisKhan Tags: Magic Tricks Box Trident Matches Magicians Card Tricks Illusions  Categories: Comedy People & Stories ]]> How To Levitate Any Object! SECRET REVEALED! This is the ultimate trick! i will show u how to amaze everyone with this tutorial on how to levitate cards, money or anything u want! TOTALY AWESOME! YOU MUST SEE THIS! HOW TO SPIN CARDS AROUND YOUR BODY! Ranked 4.20 / 5 | 88684 views | 64 comments Click here to watch the video (11:15) Submitted By: surfshack911 Tags: Magic Tricks UFO Levitate Flying Float Objects Do Tutorials Explanation Criss Angel Secrets Revealed  Categories: Comedy How To ]]> Quarter Inside A Soda Can Trick REVEALED Wondering how that crazy magic trick works? Look no further - we have an easy to follow guide for how to do it right here. All you have to do is watch these few simple steps, and you will be showing off your trick (possibly at performances and for money) to all your friends and family. Hope you enjoy watching it!!! Ranked 4.13 / 5 | 77840 views | 16 comments Click here to watch the video (06:51) Submitted By: s043432608 Tags: Magic Tricks Borat Magicians Quarter Sodas Criss Angel Can Cool Revealed Secrets How Crazy Funny Awesome  Categories: Comedy Entertainment ]]> MAGIC TRICKS REVEALED Vol 1 i'll show you how to do three very easy but very cool magic tricks, "MAGIC PAIR" make someone choose the same 2 card as you do, 2 easy forces, make them pick the card you want them to pick and a great reveal that will amaze your friends next time you're in a bar. DON'T MISS THIS!!! Ranked 4.28 / 5 | 58894 views | 9 comments Click here to watch the video (05:55) Submitted By: intimate rush Tags: Grand Theft Auto 4 Cheat Magic Bar Tricks Card Tricks Pub Card Funny David Blaine Copperfield Revealed Easy Poker Cheats Bets Real Hustle Hacks PlayStation 3 Copies Backups Casinos Roulette Win Money Cell Phones Games Java Fire  Categories: Comedy How To ]]> A REAL $50 Bill On FIRE- Money To Burn ! (S.E.P) The FBI Can Relax And Carry On Eating Doughnuts, We Show You How To Do This Great Trick Without Breaking Any Laws...Easy Way To Win A Bet And Get Some $$$ Try It If You Dare! :-) (A ShootingEggs Production) Ranked 4.23 / 5 | 57175 views | 38 comments Click here to watch the video (01:58) Submitted By: shootingeggs Tags: Burning Make Money Fast Cash Flames Fire Shooting Eggs Magic Tricks Pranks Jokes  Categories: Entertainment How To ]]> Amazing Card Trick Revealed! This card can do some amazing stuff, Learn how to do it now! WATCH TILL THE END! You can use candle wax and woody nylon for substitute if you can't find the invisible thread and magician wax. Ranked 4.02 / 5 | 75866 views | 71 comments Click here to watch the video (02:55) Submitted By: Razorg606 Tags: Magic Card Tricks Exposed Explained Flying Card Revealed Floating Learning Razorg606 Razor  Categories: Entertainment How To ]]> Quick As A Wink Card Trick Learn an easy to-do, self-working card trick that'll impress your friends, with no sleights! Make the chosen card appear sandwiched between two aces. Ranked 4.21 / 5 | 54583 views | 18 comments Click here to watch the video (02:05) Submitted By: mrhoops515 Tags: Magic Tricks Card Card Tricks How Amaze Perform Magicians Aces  Categories: How To ]]>  © Copyright 2007  - Magic Trick  -  All rights reserved magic tricks with string | Privacy Policy