Magicians

Those who want to become magicians should gain experience by mastering as many magic tricks as they can and developing an act with a beginning, middle, and end. A magician should have a strong imagination, not only to visualize tricks that may not have been tried before, but also to be able to perform standard tricks in a somewhat new and creative fashion. Many tricks or stunts have been performed for more than 100 years, yet with a unique flair, these tricks can be performed in a fresh manner.

It is important for a magician to be comfortable performing before various groups of people. They may perform at a children's birthday party one day, for example, and the next day perform before a group of adults in a nightclub. For magicians who perform frequently, it is important to be able to do the same tricks over and over while retaining a fresh approach to the performance.

In a magic show, the actual illusion might not be as important as how it is executed. For this reason, it is vital that a magician has a strong stage presence and effective speaking style. Creating an atmosphere requires the ability to tell a story, interweaving tricks throughout the performance. Many magicians use music, colored lights, curtains, and other enhancements to create a festive or mysterious mood.

Magicians need good hand-eye coordination to perform tricks smoothly. They also should be agile to quickly move wooden boxes, tables, or other props. Many magicians build their own equipment; as a result, woodworking and other related skills are useful.