Bryan Miles - 101 Magic Tricks: Any Time. Any Place. - Step by Step Instructions to Engage, Challenge, and Entertain at Home, in the Street, at School, in the Office, at a Party

TO EXPERIENCE MAGIC IS ASTONISHING... TO EXPERIENCE ENTERTAINING OTHERS WITH MAGIC IS EXHILARATING.

I have been involved in training young magicians and entertainers for thirty-five years, and what I have found remarkable is the magic it brings into the lives of those who set about learning and performing it. From the delight of discovering a new secret, through playing with how to transform it into an illusion, to sharing that illusion with a friend, colleague, or even a large audience, there are many dimensions of excitement awaiting you.

The benefits of learning magic are now well knownimproved self-confidence, public speaking ability, organizational proficiency, and many other life skills. Perhaps the most significant gain of learning magic is that of stimulating your creativity. Magicians are known to be resourceful individuals, and this is no coincidence. Playing with, thinking about, and imagining magical illusions arouse the creative process. In an age in which information is so freely available, the ability to be innovative around information has become vital.

You have in your hands an exceptional opportunity to start learning, or if you already do magic, to take your interest further. Bryan Miles has opened the world of magic in a special way by giving fresh takes on old classics and creating new miracles while carefully taking the reader by the hand through the expansive area of presentation. Miles also introduces his special brand of magic in various areas of daily living, providing useful real-life situation clues to making your magic powerful. The layout of the book allows you to easily adapt the magic effects according to your style and to enter the world of magic in your chosen way.

Bryan Miles has a professional background in both education and performing, a perfect combination to be accompanying you on your magical journey. He has a playful sense of humor, which you will enjoy in his approach. Practitioners of the art will appreciate that he has meticulously referenced all the effects, endeavoring to give credit to the original creators of the ideas and methods used.

This book is full of secrets about how you can do astounding magic and about how to perform magic and become a skillful entertainer. I will close by telling you one of Bryan Miless closely guarded secrets that will not be found elsewhere in this book: Bryan Miles is one of the nicest people you will ever meethe goes out of his way to help other magicians and gives generously to the community. There, I believe, lies a hint for anyone who wants to be a successful magical entertainer.

Enjoy and have fun!

DAVID GORE

Director, College of Magic

December 2014

INTRODUCTION

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF MAGIC!

MAGIC IS ALL ABOUT MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE BECOME POSSIBLE. THE ART OF THE MAGICIAN IS TO CREATE WONDER AND ASTONISHMENTIF ONLY FOR A MOMENT IN TIME.

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WHAT IS THIS BOOK ALL ABOUT?

This book will equip you with practical effects that you can perform in real-world situations. No need to carry a special apparatus in your pocket everywhere you go; this book will prepare you with effects and techniques that will always have you ready to entertain and amaze your audience.

Threaded throughout this book are presentational tips on performing your magic effects; dont overlook them, for they will help you take your magic to the next level! Youll also find bite-sized pieces of information about famous magicians past and presentyou can learn a lot from these masters of magic!

WHY?

The art of magic is a universal language and can be appreciated the world over. Almost everyone enjoys the amazement that comes with making the ordinary appear extraordinary.

ISNT MAGIC HARD TO LEARN?

In this book you will learn to do magic for just about every occasion in your everyday lifefrom showing your friends magic at school to performing for your colleagues at the office. The magic effects in this book have been handpicked to get you up and performing in no time!

KINDS OF MAGIC

Magic is often divided into certain categories based upon the audience it is intended to be performed for. In this book, I categorize the magic effects according to the context or environment in which you may find yourself, such as out at a restaurant or perhaps attending a friends birthday party.

THE BEGINNING!

WHEN YOU PERFORM MAGIC, IT WILL BE IMPORTANT THAT YOU CONTROL YOUR AUDIENCES ATTENTION. YOU WANT TO TAKE THEM ON A JOURNEY OF WONDER AND ASTONISHMENT, BUT YOU NEED TO SECRETLY GUIDE THEM. LETS TURN THE TABLES AND EXPERIENCE WHAT ITS LIKE TO BE AN AUDIENCE MEMBER.

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