I grew up in a very small town in rural Texas. There weren’t any magicians around to teach me how to do magic, but I made do with the limited number of books in our library, and frequent trips to the magic shops in Austin and Houston. It was my fascination with the simple effects that eventually got me hooked on a lifetime of magic. Hopefully some of the material on this page will help expand you or your child's interest in the wonderful art of magic. Enjoy. - Sandy.
Getting Started:
Here are some cool magic tricks you can do with stuff you problably have around the house.
| Appearing Knot |
| Bean Box |
| Blindfold Test |
| Broken and Restored Toothpick |
| Jumping Rubber Band |
| The Rising Ring |
The Next Phase:
If you or your child’s interest in magic is more advanced – you know, you’ve played with the magic tricks here, and you have checked out the magic books in your library countless times, but you’re still itching for more - then it's time to move to the next level. If your hometown has a magic shop, then you definitely need to pay them a visit. The pros there have a wide variety of magical effects ranging from beginner to advanced. They will also have a number of books you probably won't find in the library, and best of all, they know all of the magicians in town.
You should also check out the links below to some of the greatest magic organizations on earth. You do not have to be a professional magician to join. Most magicians are regular folks that enjoy magic as a hobby, and they will be glad to welcome you. Dues are usually modest, and in return, the large organizations give you a nice monthly magazine filled with magic you can do at home. You will also find avertisments from the greatest magic stores on the planet in their magazines and on their websites. Some organizations have “local” clubs in cities around the world where you can meet and learn from other magicians. You really should contact them and attend a meeting as a guest. Be sure you take some of the magic you have already learned to show them!
Some organizations require you to have one or two existing members "sponsor" you for membership. Your best bet would be to use the magicians you know at your magic shop or through the local clubs, but if those aren't readily available, contact Sandy through our contact page and he will be glad to talk to you about sponsoring you.
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