As a professional performer and magician, I often get asked by people what are the most important things to remember when performing magic.
Inside today’s post, I would like to reveal 5 Secret Performing Tips that all the pro’s know about but don’t always want to share.
Here they are:
1. Where You Should Be Performing
The great thing about the tricks we show you on www.FreeMagicLive.com is that you can perform them anywhere.
It doesn’t need to be at the office or at dinner. On this website, I normally suggest places where the trick would be most appropriate. For example David Blaine really made street magic popular again so feel free to perform anywhere.
I have performed magic to people on planes, boats, zoos and even bathrooms! Crazy hey?
2. What Kind Of Props Not To Use
If you ever happen to use props that are not considered “every day kinda stuff”, people could think it’s a ‘magic prop’ and will mostly assume that its fake and that is has mirrors or trap doors.
If you simply use ordinary, everyday objects people will relate to your magic a lot better and will lower the chance that they might be expecting some kind of “funny business” with your special magical props.
3. How To Deal With Nerves While Performing Your Magic Tricks
Everyone gets nervous!
I still get nervous even though I’ve been performing professionally now for years!
The secret is to be confident with yourself and your magic so that your audience does not notice your “nervousness” at all.
But how do you get confident as a performer?
Simply put, practice your little heart out!
The more you practice, the more confident you will feel in your own ability, and therefore your own performance.
If you are well practiced, your sub-conscious mind will take care of the rest when you get in front of an audience.
4. And The Secret Is… (drum roll please)
Most of the tricks I teach on this website use the element of surprise.
When your audience doesn’t know what is going to happen, your magic will have more of a WOW factor because they were not expecting it.
Think about it…
No-one says they are going to produce an elephant – they just do it!
5. What Distinguishes The Pro’s From The Amateurs
Instead of learning a dozen tricks and performing them badly, learn 3 good tricks and really spend your time figuring out the presentation and story with each trick.
Remember, one good trick is WAY better than 10 okay ones.
That is what all the pros do and you can just copy them to get exactly the same effect!
That’s it for now!
Let me know if you like these kind of posts with tips in it like this. If a lot of people tell me that they like it, I will create more of these tips for you.
Keep it magical!
Jay Jay
The Magician












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Loving the tips Jay Jay. Thanks!
No worries Scott,
Magical G
Thanks for the tips. to me personally I find that one of the most important things to remember when doing magic is to have fun! Keep up the good work Jay Jay & Magical G.
Hi Trevor,
EXACTLY! Make sure you always have fun….
Magical G
Thanks for the great tips! Can you please e-mail me when you have/find any good card tricks (my favorites), coin tricks, or any other great miscellaneous ones? Thanks!
Hey Nick,
Thanks for the nice thoughts!
Make sure you subscribe and you will receive some cool new videos regularly!
You can sign up here:
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Magical G.
your magic was so cool
Thanks VCJ,
Keep Practising,
Jay Jay
Hi Jay Jay!
I love your magic tricks. I love the tips too! My brother and I love to preform in front of my parents! My brother is much better then me. But am still learning! love your website! Your REALLY cool and so are your magic tricks! Email me and please give me some tips! lilly@egirlsblog.com Will you please email my brother some tips too? rowdy@random4boys.com
Thanks,
Lilly
http://www.egirlsblog.com
HI Lilly,
If you put your name and email the form above, I will send you some really cool new illusions every few days,
Jay Jay
p.s go to this link
http://freemagiclive.com/free-magic-tricks
Hey man i was just seaching through youtube and i found ur videos and i decided to go check out ur website and i see that ur tricks are pretty cool and that ur a funny guy. keep it up!
Hey Khuzam!
Glad you like them!
Jay Jay
hi Jay Jay
thanks for the tips..
every time i perform the tricks in front of my friends, my hand will keep shaking…HAHAHA
u r so handsome,Jay Jay….H A H A H A H A…….
Thanks Yee,
Keep practising….don’t worry every gets nervous….
Thanks!
Jay Jay
yr cool….. hahax……
would luv to c more card tricks frm u……
thx yol……
No worries Nickel,
Thanks for the kind words….
Jay Jay
please keep sending more tricks
i love it jay jay…pls send more tips…but i got a suggestion…if anyone want to submit comment they have to type in name,email…why don’t u try magicly change these settings so that member can comment without extra typing.tq.btw…i’m loving the magic right now…
i love this…i’ve used this and practice for a couple of months and u are really right…keep sending these kind of tips…pls…
Hey Jay Jay,
I teach several magic clubs at a few of the local middle schools and your tips are like what I tell my students. I give them what I call the “5 rules of Magic.” 1. Never tell how a trick is done. It ruins the mystique of the magic. 2. Never perform the same trick twice in a row for the same audience. The first time, they have no idea what’s going to happen, and if you repeat it, they will start to figure it out no matter how good you are. 3. Practice, practice, practice, and practice some more. When you are done practicing some more, practice again because you can never practice enough. 4. Have fun because that is what magic is all about. AND finally, #5: the biggest secret of magic. There is no such thing as magic! There is a logical reason for every trick and illusion. The REAL magic is in the presentation. Anyone can learn a trick, but a true magician is an entertainer, an actor playing the part of a magician.
I enjoy all the magic you and Magical G give us. Keep it up!
Thanks for the forum and the tricks,
Gr8Dane
Thanks Gr8Dane!
It’s great that your helping others out.
Always great to give back.
Jay Jay
Wow! Thanks Magical g and jay jay…. This will help me as Magician……..
You too Gr8Dane…….
i’m an amateur in magic but i do love it since young. its great having you to share your lil tips and tricks for us to amaze our friends. really appreciate loads!
The tips are a great addition!
The proper Tips for me, tq
dear jay,
its cool tips and getting confident.. i am anticipating more tips… thanks jay….
Great stuff guys….thanks for the pro tips. I am just starting out in magic but have been fascinated by it since I was a boy (I am now 51..still a big kid at heart). I love putting smiles on peoples faces by performing tricks that baffle and amaze them and if I can do that then “my work here is done”. Please keep the tips and the great trick coming. Cheers!
thanks, and keep the tips comming. They are great.
Thanx the tips are really cool.I liked the 5th tip most.
I have been doing card tricks for past two years and i want to venture more in them so please if u can post some new card tricks.
Thanking u once again. LONG LIVE MAGIC!!!!
weldone J J
keep sending thes typz of articles. it is very usefull. thanks .
thnx a lot
jay jay
now i have really got sum confidence….to face my audience dat may b my friends…or anyone…..thnx foe the tips….hope more from u….
tnx for the tips idol
Thanks for the help Jay Jay, you always have great advice.
I use the element of surprise, still people keep giving their opinions about my performance… how to deal with these “hecklers”?
jayjay…pls..tell me how to spit cards from my mouth..
pls..pls..plss..thats the greatest trick I’ve ever seen..
Jay Jay I was wondering if you had any edvice on how to make money out of performing good magic such as b day parties on the street on at special events. Also how could I get massive exposure with my magic so maybe I could have a magic career like you and be well know. thanx and good day!
Magical G & Jay Jay Keep up the good work i LOVE your tricks and tips
hi jay jay,
I would really love it if you could teach the coughing up cards trick i saw it performed and it was new cards!
thnx
kylan
Hey Jay jay. Im danish, and have just been making a show for my grandmothers birthsday-party. In the start i was VERY VERY nervous, but right after i was great. A good tip is: Use self-working tricks as the first, or the two first ones. It get’s you started, and maked you comfotable( don’t know how to spell it) – with your performance. – Victor
Keep them coming!
These tips will be handy! Thanks, your the best!!
thanks jj
never done magic until seen your site done three tricks in pub and the punters were amazed keep up the good work brill
I apreciated it. really good. thanks Jay Jay