Did you catch Chris Angel's Magic Trick on Oprah's Season Opener?
If you'd like to do magic tricks like Chris, here are some very important tips to keep in mind whether you are doing easy card tricks or street magic tricks:
*Never warn the public about what you're going to do in your act (unless it's part of the plan to fool the public), or *Never show the same magic trick right after doing it the first time, no matter how much the audience begs you. Only exception would be if you know another way to do the trick.
*Never explain the secret of the trick (this is exposure and harms other magicians) to anyone just to show off your "mad magic skills", cause it can spread pretty quickly. If you plan on writing a book "100 Best Magic Tricks Explained", that is alright because it will only be bought by magicians and those with a sincere interest in magic. People who just want to know the secret will go on the net, they are too cheap to buy an actual magic book.
*Never perform the trick if you haven't practiced it enough. You have to be an expert in your tricks and they should be very easy for you. If the tricks are hard to perform, don't rely on your luck.
*Don't be embarrassed if you mess up in front of your public. If you can't fix it without anyone noticing, just play along with your public. Laugh with the crowd as if the trick was planned to be unsuccessful, then move on to the next trick without making any comments on last one.
*Never argue with the audience. If someone makes a negative comment (for example, "I think I saw an extra penny behind your back!"), don't be distracted. Just ignore the comment and continue the trick. Be humorous and only answer public's questions/comments (if necessary) after you're done with your trick.
*Practice a lot. So you don't suck like BO, because nothing stinks like BO. The more you practice, the better your tricks will be. Don't just practice once, rather every day for a week, month, or however long it takes for you to COMPLETELY master the trick. You can even practice in front of a mirror to see what it will look like in front of the audience.
*Speak clearly. Try talking with a pencil in your teeth to help enunciate your words more. You might also consider using a mic so people can hear you better. Lapel mics are great and they free up both hands.
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