Are you looking for something fun to keep the whole family entertained during these times of physical distancing? Then why not try your hand at DIY magic tricks! Putting on a family magic show can be an enjoyable and entertaining way to while away an afternoon or add some special pizzazz to a birthday party or family gathering. Here, we look at the basics of putting on a family magic show, including the types of tricks you can teach yourself and the materials you’ll need. Let’s get the show on the road!
1. Gathering Supplies for Your Family Magic Show
Putting on a family magic show and having your kids help out can give everyone something to look forward to. Here are a few suggestions for supplies that you will need to prepare.
- Magical costumes: Whether it’s a cape, hat, or any other interesting article of clothing, having magical costumes will help to make your family’s show run smoothly.
- Tricks: A variety of magical tricks may be used in your show. Whether you are creating your own illusions or using easy-to-learn tricks from a magic kit, pick something that will leave your audience in awe.
- Props: Magic generally requires some sort of prop for the illusion to be complete. Classic items like a hat or a wand are great places to start. You can also opt for themed items like a statue or a fortress. Get creative and be sure to use it correctly in your performance.
- Performers: Having members from each family in the show will add to the festive atmosphere. Support each other and take turns being the magician’s assistant.
- Audience: Your identifying an audience for family magic show is a key to success. Invite friends and family to watch and don’t forget about the photographer for those amazing photos.
Finally, make sure to practice like a real magician. This will help everyone feel confident during their performance and make the show a success.
2. Exploring Magic Tricks and How They Work
Whether you want to develop your own act or just entertain family and friends, there are many simple magic tricks you can master and put on a show with ease. Here are some tips for getting started:
- Choose the Tricks You Like: Have some fun exploring different genres and selecting tricks that you can have fun with. Figure out which ones are best suited for you and that will fit your style.
- Be Resourceful: Look for tutorials online or join your local magic club or community. Working with experts and others passionate about magic is a great way to learn the exciting tips and tricks of the trade.
- Practice, Practice, Practice: Rehearsing is key. Be sure to practice your tricks until you can do them flawlessly. Don’t forget to practice in front of a mirror. Watching yourself as you perform can help you spot errors that you may not notice when you are performing in front of other people.
- Set Up the Show: When putting together your magic show, consider the audience and think about the order that you will perform your tricks. You can start with the easiest one and work your way up to the more difficult ones. That way, you will build up the suspense and make evenings of family fun more enjoyable for the crowd.
- Have Fun and Enjoy Your Crafting: Set out with a creative mind and have a good time crafting a magical experience. Be creative and don’t worry if everything isn’t perfect as you just start. Everyone will appreciate a great show even though you are still learning.
Letting your imagination run wild and having fun while crafting some cool magic tricks is rewarding and will put a smile on everyone’s faces. Enjoy your own DIY family magic show!
3. Choosing Tricks for Your Family Magic Show
- Let Everybody Participate: Involve your family members in the process of choosing the tricks. This will help everybody learn something new and enhance the excitement of the show by involving the audience too. Everyone can make suggestions, offer ideas, and provide feedback in order to choose the best tricks.
- Break Down Your Magic Show Into Categories: Magic tricks may be divided in different categories such as card tricks, coin tricks, and disappearing tricks. Try to include at least one trick from each category so that your family show has a good balance of all types of tricks.
- Choose Magic Tricks That Suit Your Audience: It is important to select tricks that your audience can relate to. Your chosen tricks should be suitable for your family members’ age group and tastes. Magic tricks that require props can be a great way to add more engagement to a show.
- Make Sure You Can Perform All Tricks: Before performing a magic trick, it’s best to make sure that you’re familiar with the routine and can confidently produce the desired effect. When trying a new trick, you should first practice it in front of a mirror in order to perfect your performance before going live.
4. Practicing and Preparing for the Show
It’s time to start practicing your amazing magic tricks after having all of the supplies. Creating wonderful illusions takes practice and much preparation to ensure a great show!
- Balance memorizing and practicing: The best way to master a trick is by combining both memorizing it and practicing it to perfection. Research the trick and watch tutorials of it being performed before attempting it yourself.
- Keep performing and improving: Even if it doesn’t come out as you had planned it, keep practicing and performing it until you can confidently execute it every time. Have patience with your performances and use each one as an opportunity to improve.
- Include a safety net: Create a backup plan of a few tricks that you have perfected in the event that one is not working out as planned. Utilizing a few of your old and reliable tricks will help you stay in control and handle any bumps during the show.
- Practice your presentation: You can be the most talented magician around but without a great presentation it won’t matter. Strive to bring richness to your presentation by punctuating it with some humor. And putting on a memorable show is not complete without a grand finale, so plan and practice a great way to end it.
The key to putting on a successful family magic show is to be always practicing and preparing. Keep honing the tricks and presentation in order to make the show extraordinary!
5. Putting on an Enchanting Family Magic Show
Families love to bond over memorable experiences and what’s more memorable than putting on a family magic show? With some of the following simple preparations and tricks, you can make your own unique performance.
Gather Materials: Prepare the basic magic materials by getting some white handkerchiefs, playing cards, colored silk scarves, skipping ropes, cups and coins, and other magic props.
Make Up Routine: Plan out a routine and rehearse it and then vary it up. You can try coin vanishes, card tricks, rope tricks and more – for some inspiration check out the awesome tutorials of your favorite magicians.
Prepare for Performance: A family magic show can be more fun if all the members can participate. Assign roles to each family member including:
- The Magician: Performing the magic tricks.
- The Assistant: Who sets up the tricks, helps pass props and assists the magician.
- The Moderator: Hosts the show, introduces the magician and interacts with the audience.
Put on the Show: Make sure all the performers have practiced their parts. Shower the audience with lots of humor and entertainment and if you like, add some accompanying music. The performance should be filled with audience participation to make it more fun and experiential.
If you’re looking for a way to make an ordinary family gathering more special, why not add some technical and mental know-how to the festivities and put on your own DIY magic show? With a few easy supplies, some patience, and creativity, you and your family can have a fantastic and unforgettable show. So grab some supplies and be prepared to amaze your family with some unforgettable DIY magic tricks!