CONTENTS Introduction The Magician’s Pledge Floating on Air Pen in Bottle Pop Rising Ring Quick Find Ouch Escape Coin Drop Fast Vanish Snap Shirt Pull Further Reading Web Sites Glossary and Index 4 5 6 9 12 14 16 18 21 24 26 28 30 32
INTRODUCTION Within these pages you will discover great magic tricks that are easy to do and impressive to watch To be a successful magician you will need to practice the tricks in private before you perform them in front of an audience An excellent way to practice is in front of a mirror since you can watch the magic happen before your own eyes When performing you must speak clearly slowly and loudly enough for everyone to hear But never tell the audience what’s going to happen Remember to watch your angles This means being careful about where your spectators are standing or sitting when you are performing The best place is directly in front of you Never tell the secret of how the trick is done If someone asks just say It’s magic 4
THE MAGICIAN’S PLEDGE who are not magicians I promise not to reveal the secrets of magic to those I promise to practice these magic tricks over and over again before attempting to perform them in I promise to respect my art the art of magic front of an audience 5
