Learn Impromptu Magic
I want to be able to do magic with what ever I find lying around. Where do I start?
A good understanding of sleight of hand is important. In addition to the below resources, you should check out the General Magic Resources.
On the Spot by Gregory Wilson - An excellent starting point. Contains magic using everything from paper and pens to coins. As well as a few other things such as pickpocketing and watch stealing.
Anytime Anywhere by Jay Sankey - 34 astounding magic and mentalist effects with borrowed keys, coins, business cards, paper money, wooden matches, finger rings, playing cards, elastic bands, pens, cigarette packs, books, newspapers, paper matches, napkins and more!
The Encyclopedia Of Impromptu Magic by Martin Gardner - An great intro to impromptu magic. Contains tons of effects, using anything you might find lying around.
De'Ring by De'Vo - The DVD should just teach De'Ring, because just that one trick is worth a DVD in it's own right. But the DVD actually teach quite a bit more. It's a full ring routine, as well as a few variations and flourishes on it. And a few extra moves. It's a good intro to ring magic. And if you're going to do magic with something you wear, rings are probably easier than pants or belts.
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