So you have decided what you want to learn but now you need to know the best way to do it. Great! By giving it a thought you are already on the right path and ahead of most people who are starting to learn magic nowadays.
Traditionally, most who wanted to learn magic found a mentor (an experienced magician) to help guide and teach them. Unfortunately, for many, that is not possible because they simply don’t have access to more experienced magicians. Everyone, anywhere can learn magic even if they don’t know a single magician. It all comes down to choosing the right sources to learn from.
There are three main “sources of information”, click the logo to find out more about each and get some suggestions:
If you already like to read. There is no doubt – start with books. They are the most inexpensive and comprehensive option. You can go from completely beginner to proficient magician with the help of books and experience. There are thousands of books covering all subjects in magic. Experience + books is a winning formula. Here are some recommendations.
These will give you the opportunity to visualize what is being taught. If you are more of a visual learner or are specifically interested in learning more recent effects DVD’s or downloads might be the best option for you. Downloads have the bonus advantage of not having to be shipped. There are a few things you should keep in mind when learning from video, reading the page might help you avoid make the most common mistakes.
Besides the visual advantages of DVD’s and downloads Youtube has the main advantage of being free. This is a serious advantage over the other options but it is also the most “dangerous” source. Anyone, and we do mean anyone, can post on youtube. This means that the majority of the videos will teach you wrong. There is also the danger of being presented with so much material that you end up watching everything and learning nothing. Check our tips on how to make the most out of youtube on our page.