How I did it: I bought magic books and magic kits with my birthday money while growing up.  I met other people who did magic and started exchanging tricks with each other.  When people were serious, I taught them what I knew and, when they got better, they came back and taught me more.  I also started exercising my creativity to make my own version of tricks or make up my own.

Lessons & tips: Practice the basics first.  You can borrow books from the library or even learn simple tricks online on websites such as youtube.

Resources: Penguin Magic is a great website.  I also like Ellusionist and Theory 11.

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Oct 20, 2010, 03:31PM PDT | 0 comments | 2 cheers