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Our mission is to encourage you to experience the fun you, your kids, Grand kids and beginners of any age can have by learning and performing Magic. By doing so we hope to broaden your awareness, interest and enthusiasm for the Art of Magic. To give the learning process a 'jump start' we suggest you purchase our specially designed Starter Kit (Model BT25) or have a Magic Theme Party for your children's birthday or other party. Use our Magic Party Favor Bags or Goody Bags, called 'Bag of Tricks', for the ultimate easy fun way to learn Magic. More fun and more meaning than any party game.
Trick
Selection:
Each trick used in the Learning Program, which includes all the Bag of Tricks, party favor bags, has been selected, tested and developed by Bob Raynor, National Champion Magician and the staff of the Magic Learning Center. Our aim has been to offer only those tricks which teach the basic principles of Magic, as well as the manipulation of the individual trick.
About Magic Bob
Mr. Raynor is the founder of the Magic Learning Center which has in excess of 4500 members. The Center is presently hosted by Sierras Family Restaurant, Vanowen at Canoga Ave., Canoga Park, CA.
Mr. Raynor has taught Magic at : California State University Northridge, CSUN, the Magic University, at the Magic Castle, plus many schools throughout the Los Angeles Public School system in the After School Programs. He is presently teaching at Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA
He was the 1991 National Champion of Magic.
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All tricks used in the Learning Program have been selected, tested and developed by Bob Raynor, National Champion Magician and the staff of the Magic Learning Center. This includes our Starter Kits, Bag of Tricks, party Goody bags and Favor Bags, plus our Self working tricks. Our aim has been to offer only those tricks which teach the basic principles of Magic as well as the manipulation of the individual trick.
Magic
Learning Center
Mr. Raynor is the founder of the Magic Learning Center which has in excess of 4500 members. He is the creator of the Bag of Tricks magic sets used as party favor bags to help beginners learn magic.
Mr. Raynor is presently teaching Magic at Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA. Over the past ten years he has continuously taught magic at one or more of the following: California State University Northridge, the Magic University, at the Magic Castle and in many schools in the Los Angeles Public School system, After School programs.
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Bet-ya
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Free Magic Trick. Bet-ya - Got-ya. #11
Here is the challenge: Lay out three coins as shown above. Make three moves. Each move must consist of turning over two coins at the same time. After the third move all coins must be tails up. Once you figure it out you will be able to do it and they will not.
Here is the Solution: When the magician starts the coins
are set up A is heads, B is tails and C is heads. Move #1: Pick
up B and C and turn over. Move #2: Turn over A and C. Move #3:
Turn over B and C. All three will be tails up. When the spectator
wants to try it turn the B coin heads up. He will not notice
the difference yet the trick can not be done from this starting
arrangement because the coins will all end up heads up. Enjoy.
Free Magic Trick. Bet-ya - Got-ya. #12
Here is the Challenge: This one will drive your family and friends crazy. Problem: Tell a friend that you have placed two (US) coins in your closed hand. The total value of the coins is 26 cents. One coin is not a penny. What is the value of each coin?
Here is the Solution: When you tell the spectator the answer get ready to run. Open your hand and show him that you have a quarter and a penny. He will protest quoting you as saying "One coin is not a penny" Say "That's true. One is not a penny. " Point to the quarter and say, "this one is not a penny, it is a quarter."
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The very best Magic
Set for Kids to Learn Magic.
Imagine... 26 great Magic Tricks. Selected by the
National Champion of Magic and tested by the 5,000 member (all
kids) Magic Learning Center.
26 Tricks and....
It Includes
the Learning Disc.
(Click here
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And here is your
insurance that your child will learn the tricks.
Many children get
discouraged when trying to understand Instruction Sheets. They
prefer to watch rather than read. Disc utilizes Video Demonstrations,
Slides, Photos, Diagrams and a Voice over to explain how to do
each of the tricks.
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Here's a great way to have fun with magic. If your parents are planning a Birthday Party for you ask them to make it a Magic Theme Party. Instead of giving out ordinary party favor bags give each one of your friends one of our "Bag of Trix"®. Play our Free party magic games and learn all the tricks in the bag. You will have a great time and so will your friends. Click here for more information: Magic Theme Party
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26 tricks for only $4.99 !!
Use to create Magic Theme Parties: Here is the ideal,
inexpensive and fun way to have magic at your birthday party
with or without a live magician. Kids learn the
magic quickly and easily. Bags include tricks, all the needed
props and complete instructions. Bags with 26 tricks starting
as low as: $4.99 per bag. Shipping and
handling extra. Use it as a Magic Set or as a Party Favor Bag
but with a real purpose. More fun than any game.
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To look really good
when you perform magic use one of our exceptionally well made,
full size, well balanced and sturdy wands at a very low price.
This is the wand I used when I won the National Championship
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easy to do Tricks designed for beginners. No Sleight of Hand
or Skill needed yet you will look like a professional Magician.
| You will look like a Master Magician in no time with these Very Affordable, easy to do Tricks designed for beginners. No Sleight of Hand or Skill needed yet you will look like a professional Magician. |
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Magic Party Supplies. The finest Tableware for a Magic Party ever designed. Includes Sparkling Plates!!Here is Tableware that exudes Magic. Plates, Cups, Napkins, Cutlery, Table Covers and decorative accessories all designed specifically for a Magic Birthday Party. Everyone will love the magical atmosphere it creates. Click here. |
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1. We list three, Free, On - line tricks that you can learn today and perform tonight.
2. Three, Free, Interactive, on-line (mostly) card tricks. To help you learn We ask you try to figure out how they are done, but if you can't, send us an e-mail and we will help you learn (free, no obligation) by return e-mail.
3. Order one of our special purpose, low cost, Bag of Trix. These are magic sets which contain 26, 31 or 36 different tricks that will amaze your friends. In the 26 trick bag, the tricks cost an average of only 33 cents each (+ S & H)
Questions? Ask Magic Bob. Click here.
Starter
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Want to learn magic? Here's a great way to get started on your own. Buy our recommended Starter Kit, Model BT25-B You will learn how to perform 36 tricks in no time. Amaze your friends, family and business associates. The tricks have been selected and designed to help beginners quickly and easily learn by doing. Kits come complete with detailed, simple, easy to follow instructions, suggested presentations and all required props. This 36 trick kit regularly costs $19.95 is now available, for a short time only, at the introductory price of just $15.99, plus S&H. Press "How to Order" on the Menu Bar. If you have questions click on "Need Help" below.
FREE MAGIC TRICKS
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Here are three FREE MAGIC TRICKS. They are easy to learn yet very baffling. One new trick will replace an already published trick at frequent intervals. Three tricks will always be on view.
Free Magic Trick #5. Telekinesis
EFFECT: Magician offers to demonstrate Telekinesis.
He places a full length pencil on a book and mysteriously waves
his hands over the pencil as he bends his head down and mumbles
some magic phrases. The pencil starts to magically move without
being touched.
METHOD: The pencil is placed so that it just balances
on the edge of the book. When the Magician bends his head he
secretly blows on the book on his side of the pencil, at the
point marked "X", causing the pencil to move or rotate
mysteriously.
EFFECT: Magician borrows a wedding ring and slides it down over his wand. He leans toward the ring starring at it intently. He makes a magic gesture and the ring slowly rises up the wand. With another gesture the ring slides down the wand. He removes the ring and returns it to the spectator. The wand may be handed out for inspection.
METHOD: A piece of black sewing thread, about three feet long is attached to the top of the wand with Magician's Wax which is available at magic stores. You may tie it tightly on and glue it in place. Tie the other end to your belt or a lower button hole. Place the borrowed ring down over the wand and thread. Adjust the length of thread so that when you lean forward and pull your waist back the thread is pulled and the ring raises up the wand.If you use Magician's Wax you can secretly remove the wad of wax from the wand allowing you to hand it out for inspection. Click on Magic Wands above for wands, or you can make one out of plastic tubing, a jumbo pencil or other smooth rod.
Free Magic Trick #7, Coin Vanish
Effect: Magician states that he can make a coin vanish merely by rubbing it on his elbow. The first two times he tries he fails. But open the third time vanishes into thin air. He then reproduces it from his ear (or some other unlikely place).
Method: The magician borrows a coin from a spectator, taking it with his right hand. He places the coin in his left hand. He places his right elbow on the table and rests his chin on his right fist. As he starts to rub the coin on his elbow he pretends to drop it on the table. He picks it up with his right hand and places it in his left. He again starts to rub his elbow and drops the coin. He picks up the coin with his right hand and pretends to put it in his left. Actually he secretly keeps it in his right hand. He again rubs the pretend coin on his right elbow but his time he takes his left hand away and the coin appears to have vanished. He then pretends to take the coin out of his ear.
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Effect:
The deck is split into two halves (towers), both of which may
be shuffled by the spectator. The spectator selects a card from
either pile (his free choice!), and replaces it *anywhere* (his
free choice!) into the other pile which he immediately shuffles.
The magician finds the selected card even
after the spectator has shuffled the pile thoroughly!
Preparation:
Pre-arrange the deck by separating the cards into two piles of
black cards & red cards. Place these two piles on top of
each other to make one complete deck. Pre-arrange the deck ahead
of time - don't let anyone see you do this!
Performance:
1. Casually split the deck in half, creating two face-down piles
(towers), one of the red cards, the other of the black cards.
2. Let the spectator freely choose one tower, and select any
card from this pile. Do this by fanning out the cards face down,
and have him touch a card, which he takes and remembers.
3. Have the spectator insert his selected card anywhere into
the *other* tower.
4. Look through the tower containing the spectator's card. The
only different colored card in the pile is the selected card!
5. Produce the chosen card with your favorite revelation. A simple
method is to place the card on the table face down, and turn
it over after the spectator names his card.
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The following three EFFECTS were selected to make you think about Magic and thereby help you learn. The purpose is to make you start thinking about magic and how tricks can be done. Try to figure out how each effect could be accomplished. Take out a deck of cards and start working. If you are stumped e-mail us and send us the Effect number. We will send the Method to you by return e-mail. Also let us know if you would like to be on our mailing list. We will replace one published effect with a new one at frequent intervals.
Free Tricks: Effect #3. The Hard and Fast Way to Find a Card.
EFFECT: The Magician has a card selected and states he will turn his back as the spectator looks at it and shows the other spectators. This is to prove their is no way for him to know the card. When he faces front again he places the card in the center of the deck and squares up the sides. He states he will find the card the "hard way". He places the deck behind his back and almost immediately brings it forward again as he says, "Not only have I found your card the hard way, but I have found it, that fast!". He asks the spectator to name his card, then spreads the deck to reveal all of the cards are face down except for one, which is the selected card.
Free Tricks: Effect #4. Mind Reading.
Effect: Magician offers to prove that it is really possible to read someone's mind. He asks a spectator to name a number between 10 and 20. The spectator does so and names, let us say "15". The Magician then demonstrates exactly what he wants the spectator to do. He takes a deck of cards and counts out 15 cards in a neat pile on the table, then looks at the top card. He then reassembles the deck and hands it to the spectator asking that he deal out 15 cards exactly as he demonstrated, look at the top card and remember it. The Magician points out that he has proceeded in this manner to be certain that the spectator has been in control all the way. He then asks the spectator to concentrate on the card. To picture it in his mind. The Magician first reads the color of the card. Then the suit and finally the name of the card.
Free Tricks: Effect #5. The Playing Card Detective.
Effect: The Magician states that he has a Magic, Playing Card which acts as a Detective. Further that it can find any "criminal card" that might be hiding in the deck. He has a card selected and states that it will be considered the "criminal card". To make the police work harder the Magician cuts the deck and asks the spectator to do the same. He then spreads out the deck to reveal one card is face up. It is the Five of Hearts which is NOT the "criminal card". The Magician states that the Five of Hearts is the "Playing Card Detective" and it will find the criminal. He counts back five cards and turns the card over. It is the selected "Criminal Card".
Free Tricks: Effect #6. The Three Card Prediction
Effect: The Magician asks the spectator to cut the deck into three piles of cards. He then holds his right hand about six inches above the first pile and with some mental effort names the card on the top of the pile, say the Six on Clubs. He picks up the card in his left hand and then holds his right hand over the top of the second pile. He again names the card. Let's say the Jack of Spades. He repeats the motions and names the last card, let's say the Ten of Diamonds. The magician then lays the cards down one at a time on the top of each pile and they are indeed the Six of Clubs, the Jack of Spades and the Ten of Diamonds. He has predicted all three cards.
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