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Is it an
interesting hobby?
It definitely is interesting and
exciting and also a definite crowd puller. We have seen how easy it is
for a magician or professional to attract people by doing a simple card
trick. All card tricks are not difficult. There are quite a few
simple ones you can pick up. As a hobby, it is fun filled and has its own
excitement. It attracts people all age groups. In a house party or any
informal gathering, you can easily amuse everyone by showing off a few
card tricks. People would also give you their attention as it a fast
paced trick and is not at all boring and monotonous. Card tricks have
always fascinated people for countless years. It has the ability to
bring a smile to people’s faces or take them completely aback.
Do you have it in you………..
There are a few things you
need to recognize in yourself, before you venture into the hobby of
card tricks. You need a certain amount of intelligence and a whole lot
of patience to keep practicing till you get it right. You also need to
have that gift where you can hold onto people’s attention for more than
five minutes, so that you get them to see your trick. If you recognize
these abilities in you, then go for it.
And it is always the
positive feedback and claps from people that encourages you to go
ahead. Initially, this works but once you get better, you will have to
start using different ways of distracting the audience, so you can
perform better tricks. Even the greatest of magicians adapt a lot of
methods, combined with their charming selves, to mesmerize their
audiences and do greater tricks. Use a lot of eye and hand skills to
keep them enamored.
Inculcate in you a style
that is unique and yet charming. Work on your presentation skills,
which will make people, want to keep watching you do your card tricks.
Never allow boredom to set in. find new and exciting and innovative
ways to make every one of your performances better than the other.
Card tricks come a long
way………….
Card tricks are hundreds of
years old, and believed to be the oldest
of tricks. Since it was simpler than most other tricks, especially in
the case of a beginner, it was generally preferred. Also, it was one of
the best ways for beginners to work on their performance skills and
then move onto more serious tricks.
How do I learn?
In today’s times, you will find
lots of companies who sell card kits that are ready to use with
specific instructions in it. These instructions are so very simple to
follow and help you master the tricks without any additional help. You
can also choose to go on the Internet, where there are plenty of
resources available to you at a very nominal fee. Or just go out and
buy yourself a pack of cards, and read up some card techniques by which
you can self learn. And then you have so many faithful books that will
give you ample knowledge on how to successfully perform card tricks. If
you want to make a career later, then opt for a recognized magic
school, where you will get all the help you need.
Some important tips………
Always remember to stick to one
trick till you master it. Go to the next one only when you have become
an expert at it. Never perform in front of others if you are not
confident enough. It will only look like a cheap joke. Even if it is
one or two tricks, be completely prepared. Your physical mannerisms
play a huge role in making your performance a success. Did you know that
your physical posture and tone of voice play a big role in getting your
audience to love the act? Yes it does. So work on it. You have to sound
as convincing as you can. And do a good job of it.
Just to mention a few……….
The-Do-I-Say-Trick
It is generally one of the
first used tricks. You may use two decks of cards which are of
different colours. When you take out both the
decks, ask any one person to pick a card from the deck. After this, ask
them to follow your instructions. Now you can mix or shuffle the cards
well and cut. That member can do the same now. The secret is in taking
a look at the bottom of your deck and memorizing it. After both of you
exchange decks, the card they pick will be revealed.
The Rising Card
The person picks a card
from the deck and loses it in the deck. You should keep your first
finger on the deck, and with it comes up that person’s card. This is
only done if you keep the deck in your right hand. Then put the first
finger of your right hand on top of the deck and the person chooses the
card as you lift up. The magic lies in the way your fingers are
positioned when holding the deck.
Just name a few more tricks– 2 of
a kind, 4 friendly kings, mirror image, ace party, mystery ten, after
drinks, nice & easy, appearing card, etc.
Great things are achieved by
practice………….
Just like any hobby, such
as playing sports, board games or bingo, card tricks require a lot of practice before
you are actually ready. Invest a few hours on a daily basis if you want
to make it a serious hobby. All the effort you put in will pay off one
day. It takes a whole lot of perseverance and dedication in the pursuit
of any hobby. But even if you are just playing around with it for fun
it is fine. Card tricks are a hobby to make you happy. It is perfect if
you spend a lot of time alone to concentrate on practicing the trick.
May this hobby be a complete success for you while it brings a lot of
fun and excitement to your gatherings.
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