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00:00 Intro
02:00 Why so many answers?
04:26 Take a Class
06:49 Youtube
07:42 Find a Community
09:59 Find a friend
11:09 Take Action
11:45 Practice
12:29 Perform
14:00 Outro
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[loloribo]

It’s funny, 30 years ago or today, it’s always a problem to know how to start in Magic.
Before the net, the problem was to find the resources, today is knowing which one to use in this avalanche of resources.
The biggest help is you, David, bringing it to us, and I don’t want to flatter you, I swear.
Magic Orthodoxy is so much more than a unboxing's channel.
This kind of video brings a lot and allows you to think about your own practice.
Whether you’re a beginner or a senior, there’s a lot to find.
The way I started and persevered was passion.
Long life to Magic Orthodoxy 🇫🇷.

[htmagic]

David, great advice! I shared it with our International Brotherhood of Magicians (I.B.M. Ring 58). David, when I joined a magic Ring, I learned quite a bit as sometimes we have "Teach a Trick". Also, it is a great place to find mentors. It also let's you perform works in progress where you can get ideas from others to improve your act. Joining a magic ring or club can help every member improve.

[_JadePhoenix]

Spot on David! I had loved magic all my life but I didn't get started until I found out a friend of mine did magic. I bugged him until he started teaching me, and I've loved it ever since

[robh]

Simple answer… practice, practice, practice. You’re welcome.

[daverothberg]

Magic can be defined a lot of different ways … I think a person needs to decide on what type of magic do they want to focus on (kids, cards, stage or parlor illusions, balloon, coins, etc) then focus of that subject … lots of resources on line … and practice to be great, as yourself, sharing your specific passion … you may find your initial passion changes and leads you down a different path … thanks David 👍👍

[JedBrad]

Thanks for this, I needed some direction and this gives me a roadmap.

[fletch]

Another great video David and I couldn’t agree more with your advice! Where was this video when I

[willswalkingwest]

"Some people don't learn from books..." It's a different World today.
How I got started.
I was in my late 30's. My wife and I went to Mercado in Orlando and there was a magic booth. The guy asked me if I had a dollar. I gave him a dollar, he made it float in the air. I asked him how he did it of course, like a naive idiot. He said, "It costs $60. We walked away.
Two years later on my birthday my wife bought be a kit from the same dealer. In it was a video of around 20 cool tricks. A TT, some IT, a few other odds and ends.
So I started messing with this stuff and got good at it. The guy told my wife to warn me, once I knew the secrets, the real magic would be gone.
He was right. So I just started going out and doing things in front of people. This was before the internet had saturated people with magic.
So one night my wife and I were talking, I was wondering what magicians made to do shows. I got on the phone, (a real phone that was plugged into the wall), I called magicians to ask what they charged. I was shocked. But what really got me was they said they'd do 20 minutes or so, 3-4 tricks and then blow up balloons for the kids.
I told my wife that if I paid that kind of money I'd want to see more than 3-4 tricks.
So I put together 45 minutes of solid magic.
I went to the magic stores and watched guys work.
I went to magic shows to see live magic.
I hung out at magic stores and met other magicians.
I immersed myself in the culture.
And I read books.
I put together 45 minutes of material, went to a Dunkin Donuts in Clermont Florida and put up ONE flier that I made off my computer. A real amateur job of it.
By the time I got home I had a message and arranged a gig. And my first gig went great.
And then I just went from there.
My advice is to practice one trick at a time and become an expert at it.
Practice, practice and more practice. The mirror is your friend.
Live your life like you are a magician. Be the magician.
And even though it ain't popular, READ BOOKS.

[guest]

David, excellent video, excellent advice, guidance and direction! Please remember a local IBM Ring or SAM Assembly. Great places for mentorship and learning! Thanks for all you do! David

[jordonschneider]

I really loved this video and how you talked about making a commitment to get out in front of strangers and perform not just family and friends. It was helpful to hear that!

My question for you is, If you had moved to a new state, how would you go about finding magicians in your area? Is there a group or a website you would use to help find other magicians?

Thanks for reading!

[thecommonmagician]

Step 1. become a fan of magic. For me, I got into magic by following the TV specials at the time (Copperfield). For folks today... It's YouTube. Step 2. Someone showed me a basic coin sleight. For folks today... YouTube.
Step 3. Perform for people and test out your concepts and approach... if you don't have a regular attentive audience... start a YouTube channel and share.
The Internet has changed everything and much of it is for the better with respect to accessibility. I share emails regularly with some outstanding magicians and all of this was made available through wandering around the Internet on YouTube, Instagram, and forums (but mostly YouTube and Instagram networking).
Last Step. Perform for family, friends and acquaintances, stuff that is comfortable and fun for YOU first and foremost.
Books... Annemann pamphlets, manuscripts, especially 202 methods of forcing (mostly all public domain). So much solid material is in the public domain. The stock retention sections in Expert at the Card Table... the easy and accessible part of the book that pays off the most. Then, you can start spending money on stuff like Card College Light, etc.

[JCMagic]

Practice Perform Promote (repeat). The power Ps.

[magicjoeblack]

Nail hit squarely on head. Wise words. Listen, profit, learn and hit that Subscribe button to share the love.

[redace]

Easy, practice.
It's ok if you failed, it's ok if it doesn't look good yet, just do it anyway.
You will improve if you practice slowly, but you won't improve if you don't practice at all.

[izzathafiz]

Wonderful video guide to get started.
Well, well. that trademark Lorayne cafe post. Feels nostalgic.

Thank god I didn't have to enroll at Hogwarts to be a magician. I did however, got my (very late) start several years ago via youtube (52 Kards and early Chris Ramsey vids) and using dollar store cards. Then gradually move on to proper Bicyles cards, and books like Royal Road and Mark Wilson's great book.

I didn't have much options here in Malaysia in terms of live magic class and teachers. So it's mainly videos and books for me.

[thepassionofthecy]

Another great advice. Keep spreading the golden knowledge good sir 👌

[andyw]

I joined the magicians forum a while ago and for some reason I can’t sell my items on there and I can’t get any reply from them. Any advice

[craigchadburn]

Rock solid advice from David - Personally Lloyd Barnes sparked my magic adventure and youtube was consumed for a couple of months but then David Blaine's course gave me some focus/direction and made me feel like I was actually making progress and becoming an actual magician (not there yet but definitely walking the path !) I'm not qualified to give advice on the matter really but I will say Card College series of books have been an absolute solid purchase (thanks to David actually !)

[magicdmitry]

Bought Royal Road to Card Magic more than 10 years ago, and I think I'm still on Chapter 1. Not a card guy... more of a props, mentalism and sleight of hand guy... But I do remember starting from a book that had a bit of everything back in high school.

[tomholbrook]

Having a true interest and desire is one aspect
Study, practice, study, practice, ...
Hang with magicians, ...
Study stage craft, ...
Study human nature, ...
Be kind, be friendly, enjoy