Magic Articles

Magic Hat has several articles written by its users and other authors to help you on your magic journey.


7 Magic Trick Tips Using Invisible Thread
Still searching for that magic trick that shocks and boggles the mind of your spectator? Look no further, learn the top 7 trick tip with Invisible Thread, blow them away with this new knowledge.
Black Art
Black art is an old form of magic that is rarely used today. The effect black art produces is as close to trick photography as you can get without a camera!
Card Care
How to look after your new deck of cards
Children's Magic
A guide to performing magic tricks for kids/children.
 
David Blaine
David Blaine performs street magic at its best!
Definitions and Tips for Hiring a Magician
Are you thinking about hiring a magician for an adult event? Do you know what to look for when selecting a performer? This article will help.
Derren Brown
Derren Brown - a psychic or magician - who knows?
How to get more performances
Advice based on experience of how to get your first, and plenty more, performances.
 
How to handle hecklers
If you're having trouble with hecklers, check out our advice.
Inventing Magic
Explains the pros and cons of creating magic illusions, and gives some advice.
Magic, Clown Magic, and Magic in Clowning - What's the Difference
What is the difference between performing as a magician, performing magic as a clown, and being a magical clown? Read and find out.
Mentalism
Mentalism is a very popular type of magic that appears to defy the laws of physics by using extra mind power!
 
Misdirection
Misdirection - distracting the audience while you perform your 'secret move'!
Mr. Pullman's Magic Wand Shop
A long story-tale about the magic want shop!
Organization
Includes a few tips on how to organize your magic repertoire.
Planning and Adapting your Performance (Part 1)
A guide on how to adapt your show according to who you're performing to.
 
Planning and Adapting your Performance (Part 2)
A guide on how to plan your routine according to who you're performing to.
Relevance of Magic to Life
Discusses the advantages of performing relevant magic.
Setting Up Your Magic Shows - Part 1
This article is the first of three articles that explains a system for setting up magic shows that will improve the quality of your magic shows.
Setting Up Your Magic Shows - Part 2
This article is the second in a series of three dealing with a system to setting up your magic shows. This system will help make your magic shows more professional.
 
Setting Up Your Magic Shows - Part 3
This article is the third in the series, and explains the most important step in setting up your magic shows.
Street Magic
A new form of magic (or an old form of magic now in the limelight), thanks to David Blaine.
Table Hopping
A guide to table hopping.
What Deck?
What decks to use, when!