Magic Kits, Books, and Decks

Welcome to pmmagic.com, your source for information on magic kits, supplies, and more! This site is NOT a Magic: The Gathering site. It is dedicated to bringing you information about the arts of misdirection and sleight of hand. If you’re looking to get into this fun filled field, this is a great place to start.

So, you’re looking to learn magic tricks, but are not sure where to begin. The absolute best way to learn a trick is from someone who already knows it, one on one, in person. For most of us this is impractical. I don’t know anyone who has a magician waiting in the wings to impart pearls of wisdom to them, and odds are neither do you.

Where can you turn to then? Some of the best sources for learning magic are books, videos, and computer software. Each method of learning tricks has advantages, and the one that works best for you will depend largely on your learning styles. A magic book can give detailed descriptions of tricks, and can go anywhere you do. However to many, the complex actions involved in a magic trick do not translate well to text.

If this is the case you should look into videos and software to teach you tricks. One of the best sources for magic videos is you tube. You can search for videos showing tricks, and many of the tricks already have slowed down and zoomed in footage to show the maneuvers necessary to successfully pull it off. Or maybe you want a more interactive experience than watching a video. Then magic software is the answer for you. These programs will not only show videos and give textual descriptions, but they will provide tips on the tricks and methods for practicing the motions you need to perfect.

Now you have the information you need to start practicing a trick, what’s the next step? You need your props. Props are the things you rely on during a trick to do a job. Some, such as your costume function as a focus for attention. The more your audience is paying attention to the distracting props, the less they are seeing other aspects of your performance. Other props are integral to actually performing a trick. It’s hard to do card tricks without a deck of magic cards.

The terms magic deck and magic card are somewhat of a misnomer. For the most part magicians use ordinary decks made of the traditional 52 cards in four suits of 13. The magic part comes with their manipulation of these cards. Many practitioners of the sleight of hand and misdirection forms of card tricks sneer at the trick deck variety of magic trick as a mere gimmick. Which avenue you decide to pursue is ultimately up to you however.

Other tricks do require specialized props that you can’t pick up just anywhere. These props include things like concealed compartment hats, trick sleeves and wands, or even live assistants. After all it’s hard to pull a rabbit out of a hat if there’s no rabbit, isn’t it? For most of your specialized prop needs you can turn to a trusty magic store or shop. Sometimes these specialty stores are a building in themselves, but many times there is a magic section in a larger shop. You can also browse magic wares online from e-stores, this is a great way to find reviews of your products and ensure you’re getting the most bang for your buck.

 

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