Ever wanna learn magic from a real magician? 
Ever want to learn how to make your own magical props from household materials?
Welcome to the captivating world of real maaagic tricks! In this course, you'll discover the art of illusion and master the secrets behind mind-boggling feats that will leave your audience mesmerized. From card tricks that defy logic to mind-reading
Conedy acts you'll learn the techniques used by professional magicians to create maaagical performances. Through step-by-step guidance and hands-on practice, you'll unlock the skills to create moments of wonder and astonishment, with a little clowning thrown in. Let the journey to becoming an extraordinary magician begin!
We will also learn the history of magic and discuss biographies of some famous magicians, applying the historical backgrounds and doing activities.

Below is a breakdown of what we will cover over the course of the class:

Session 1:
Being an Active Audience Member
Learn the secret rules of being a magician.
Learn basic history and principles of magic tricks.
Make the TWO CARD MONTE trick from household materials.
Introduction to magic and basic principles
The art of misdirection

Session 2: The Power of Card Magic
Basic card handling and maagical shuffling techniques
History of David Coperfield
Difference between close up and stage magic
Essential card tricks for virtual performances
Spectator involvement and interaction on Zoom and in person.

Session 3: Mystical Mind Reading
Simple mentalism tricks for reading minds
Effective techniques for creating an engaging mentalism acts solo and with a partner.
Developing a virtual connection with your audience

Session 4: Conjuring with Coins
Introduction to coin magic: vanishing and appearing coins
Maaagical WORDS used in different countries.
Incorporating Zoom features for magical revelations
Coin or paper tricks for different levels of difficulty

Session 5: Levitation Illusions
Learn how to create the illusion of levitating objects
Performing levitation tricks with cups, shoes and cards.
Making the most of visual effects

Session 6: Rope and Knot Magic
Basic rope handling and knot tricks
Enhancing the illusion of impossibility
Tips for engaging storytelling during your act, ALWAYS HAVE A BEGINNING, MIDDLE AND MAAAGICAL END

Session 7: Maaagical Escape Acts
History of Houdini
Introduction to escape magic
Easy virtual escape tricks to impress your Zoom audience
Safety considerations for virtual escapes

Session 8: The Art of Transformation
Transforming objects magically in front of your audience
Virtual adaptation of classic transformation.
Harry Potter stories.

Session 9:Puppets are Maaagic
History of Jim Henson
Creating and performing puppet tricks
Incorporating audience participation, vanquitrism and funny voices for maximum impact
Foley arts, sound effects

Session 10: Putting It All Together: Your Zoom Magic Show
Review and practice of all learned tricks
Tips for building an engaging maaagic routine
Each participant performs their own Zoom maaagic show