A Parent’s Guide to Selecting a First Magic Trick or Magic Kit For Your Child

I’ve spent over 10 years as a demonstrator at a magic shop and as a professional magician. Frequently parents ask me what is a good first magic trick for their kids? Since every kid is different, I’ve put together this guide to help you select your kid’s first magic trick. When shopping for your kid’s first magic trick or magic kit consider these six things: 1. Don’t buy above beginner’s level (no matter how cool the trick is)! One day a got a call from a parent who found me in the phone book under magicians, she called me because she needed help with a magic trick she bought (not from me) online for her 8 year old child. The trick was one that a magician had done on TV, where he floats about a foot off the ground. This magician was selling a DVD that tea View the rest of this article