Magician Grand Illusions Magicians have been entertaining and surprising audiences for centuries with their slight of hand tricks and other grand illusions. While it may look like magic, it is actually a well practiced act that the magician spends a lot of time perfecting. Magicians usually begin their careers when they are children. Impressing family, friends, and strangers with coin tricks, card tricks, and more are just the beginning for most magicians. Those who succeed are constantly pushing the envelope looking for bigger and better tricks. Some of the most famous magicians are Harry Houdini, David Copperfield, David Blane, and Criss Angel. It is through their illusions that they have become famous. From being trapped underwater to being hung from a building, these tricks are much more advanced than some magic shows you may have seen. While some are real situations are real, others are grand illusions. Making tall buildings disappear is an illusion. But with the proper lighting, cloaking, and distractions, magicians have a way of making people believe what they are seeing. In order to become a magician, you should begin by performing simple tricks and working your way up. All magicians have favorite tricks or tricks that they can perform well. This is accomplished by performing the tricks over and over again until people believe that you are performing magic. You can buy books and videos that will show you step-by-step how to learn these tricks. They will also offer advice on how to perfect them as you become a better magician. Playing to an audience is an important part of your act. You will have to connect with the audience through a series of tricks that will amaze and mystify. You should also have an easy going on stage persona that will allow the audience feel that they to can perform magic. By sharing this experience, your reputation will begin to grow. People will see great illusions and also feel they know you a little better. Even if you don't want to take your act on the road, you may want to perform your act at parties, family get togethers, schools, or other small public venues. Sharing your gift for illusion may seem frightening at first, but once you have performed a few times, you will find that it will get easier each time. All magicians started somewhere and all of them experienced some nervousness before performing their illusions. Magic illusions will continue to amaze audiences for many years to come. There is something very special when watching a person make birds appear out of nowhere and making tall buildings disappear. If you would like to join the ranks of other famous magicians, then you should get started today. This is an inexpensive hobby that uses items that can be found around your home. An old hat, playing cards, spare change, and a willingness to learn slight of hand will allow you to perform magic tricks. As you get better, then you can buy more expensive props to use in your magic act.