Throughout the world, big
magicians always wow adults. However, where already there is a specialty of
wonder is children's magic. But to become a children’s magician is not so
easy. First of all the basic concept is there will be no mistake. So in one
hand learn to be a children's magician is very challenging and on
the other hand it’s time-consuming. The tricks include vanishing large objects
or jaw-dropping escapes are the dedication to illusion. It is challenging
because the magic techniques are the same as focus, dexterity, misdirection and
the necessity is the specialty just like adult audiences. Between that, children’s magician
has to overcome the technical barriers which differ from adult audience and
children.
Research work
Atfirst, some research work
is needed to understand how you attract the children through your magical
techniques. What will be the appeal when you are performing in front of a bunch
of kids? So at the primary stage of learning, go through some books about simple magic
tricks. Then take some guidance from professional magicians. If
you're already a part of magic learning community, then it can be easier for
you. If not, then get a membership of a magic community. To get a membership of
such communities it’s needed to have basic ideas about magic. Then you clear
the audition.
What is the attraction?
Kids often like the illusions
that involve vanishing cards, producing and coin tricks. Also the tricks involve
colorful flowers, scarves which appear or disappear; changing colors can be a
good appeal to children. Nowadays you can find many magic tricks like crayons,
coloring books, cups, and balls which are kid friendly and easily available in
all magic stores. We all know children's attention is short spans. So the tricks
must be colorful, noisy and brief to attract kid’s attention.
How to learn?
Once the basic process to identify
short and simple
magic tricks is over, second step is only practice. Practice the
tricks regularly until you perform them perfectly.
Sometimes adults overlook
such things which children often see. Children’s sense of perception is
generally not constrained by ideas. So they can’t overlook thing what not supposed
to see. As a children’s
magician if you fail to execute proper puzzles there might be a
chance to reveal your mistake. So you have to sincere always while perform at a
children’s show.
Next step is to develop your magical
personality for yourself. Kids always like such personalities who are not like
just a next door guy. So proper dress-up meant of colorful clown, hats or caps,
shoes is needed to present you as extra-ordinary person. Then your magician
identity must be a catchy name that kids will find funny attraction.
Presentation
When you are totally confident
to your simple
magic tricks and have no question about your magical identity then
start to promote your show. Contact to schools, children parks, children shop
etc. to advertise yourself as a children’s magician. Colorful advertisements
include your attractive uniform, catchy identity and such thing must be a tool
for promotion.
Another thing, when you
become a professional magician, never forget to give same kind of care as you give
to your simple
magic tricks. It is sure if you maintain good liaison to your
customer and your tricks, soon you become a well known name among children
world.
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