How to Become a Magician

[@sncpapa]

Great video. I’m 59. I started learning magic about seven months ago. Fortunately, I have been doing some of what you recommended. I joined IBM and have been to my local “Ring.” I am performing at the Ring in two weeks. I pieced together all 8 volumes of Tarbell, some new, some used. I just bought Mark Wilson’s book, it arrived today at my mail store but I have to pick it up. I subscribed to Dan Harlan’s Tarbell Course. It actually starts tomorrow. I get one video a week for about 2 years. So it was nice to see that you recommend some of the things I am already doing. I hope to perform at some elder care facilities for free once I gain more experience. Right now though, I’m running a small business and work more than full time, so I practice and study when I can. Thanks Mr. Dellman, I subscribed.

[@DavidDellman]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Magic. I hope you find your journey here to be rich and rewarding. Between Mark Wilson's course and Dan Harlan's very visual and very well-thought-out presentation of Tarbell, you are off to a great start. Please let me know if I can help. I would be glad to be of service. Enjoy!

[@corinelliott3596]

I found card magic 5 months ago and I'm thankfully a high school teacher which means I'm performing constantly.

[@DavidDellman]

I hope you find your magic a rich and rewarding experience and your students enjoy what you share with them. Thanks so much for sharing a little of your story!

[@ADHDlanguages]

Hey this is a great little intro. I'm coming back to magic after initially attempting right before my first kid was born (obviously didn't have as much time as I hoped). As a huge nerd, I love the books. I learned to juggle from books as a kid, and as a result, developed a VERY unique style, which is my way of saying I do it wrong, but I ended up getting a lot of attention from people much more skilled than me when I went to the International Juggling Association festival many years ago. When you have a unique style, people know that they're seeing something different.

[@DavidDellman]

@@ADHDlanguages many experts recommend books because they require the reader’s imagination. What develops is often a unique style. Welcome back. I hope your journey is spectacular

[@ADHDlanguages]

​@@DavidDellman thanks buddy! I appreciate it.

[@wittvonwitt4403]

As a 39 year old guy who just picked up magic and can do some card tricks and some coin magic. ...i got the Wilson book. It just blew me away. It is like the Rosetta stone to me. Cant wait to get into it.

[@DavidDellman]

I'm glad you decided to invest in that book. The routines are great, but beyond the routines, the principles you will learn will serve you well throughout your career as a magician. Thank you so much for commenting.

[@wittvonwitt4403]

@@DavidDellman thank you sir. I appreciate your videos. And subscribed.

[@DavidDellman]

@@wittvonwitt4403 Thank you so much! If there is anything you want me to address, please let me know. I love doing videos by request. And if you want to reach me personally you can connect me via my website or on Facebook. Enjoy the magic!

[@wittvonwitt4403]

@@DavidDellman i would like to see a video on how to put together a show. How long it should be...how many tricks of a certain genre (cards, coin rope ect) opening tricks vs. Closing tricks. That would be helpful to me anyway as i do plan to preform. I do card tricks for people while im out (much to my wifes embarrassment)

[@DavidDellman]

@@wittvonwitt4403My wife is not too pleased with magic either, but we've been married for 35 years, so she has given up on turning me away from it. I have a few videos I need to launch for some other requests I have received, but I should be able to address your question in the next two or three weeks. Thanks for asking!

[@CharlesAyrtonBlakeCobb]

i just discovered your channel. I just got into magic almost a year ago because of lockdowns and have been addicted to it. I love to listen to you talk while I read books and practice moves

[@DavidDellman]

Your words mean the world to me. This is the reason I do it. Thank you so much for commenting.

[@douglasoverholt1463]

That bug has bit me hard and you're right I'm tired of looking in the window

[@DavidDellman]

Welcome to the family.

[@BlazeLeeDragon]

Awesome stuff, I remember back in the early 90s being at school and doing tricks I found in books in my grandparents basement. So much fun and my teacher gave me a kit her son use to use and introduced me to Artie Kidwell. Seeing him perform live blew my mind. I use to go to a local shop called brewies magic and I remember Artie performing there and me buying the trick after seeing it live. I still have my three tricks I bought from there :) wish I would have stuck with it. I still do tricks on occasion but it's more of a hobby I did a few shows, parties and what not but didn't know how to make it a career. Really miss it and wish I could get back into but nothing beats seeing it live and learning from a real pro.

[@DavidDellman]

Magic is my primary passion, and I do a lot of performing, but at least at the moment, I am not a full-time pro. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know. You can reach me on Facebook or from my web site.

[@BlazeLeeDragon]

@@DavidDellman that would be awesome, would be great just to talk to another magician. I don't have facebook but. I can look you up on your site

[@DavidDellman]

@@BlazeLeeDragon Yes message me from daviddellman.com contact page, and then we can correspond from there

[@andrewshortt4338]

Great vid thank you, I got started in the 70’s with “The Amateur Magicians Handbook”.

[@DavidDellman]

I didn't mention that book but I love it. Great book and thanks so much for commenting

[@billgreen4003]

Andrew Shortt that my favorire book the amature magicians hand book by henry hay

[@andrewshortt4338]

@@billgreen4003 Hey Bill where ya been lol? Yes that is “the” book❣️

[@Navigatorbythestars]

Fantastic Advice! I'm so glad you did this presentation on the road to becoming and how to sustain the love of being a Magician! Bravo!! The only point I would tack on would be " Never rush through an effect" Speed is a form of weakness in the presentation, Let your audience enjoy what's being presented to them. If you have practiced to the proper level and have a entertaining presentation, the effect can be taken to a new level.

[@DavidDellman]

I think that is great advice. When we are nervous or excited we tend to rush but if we rush magic we run the risk of running over the effect, of pushing our audience too fast for their comprehension. Great advice and thanks for adding it to this discussion

[@deanallent4831]

Great presentation! I’m in my 50’s as well and can relate to your growing up experiences. Yours was Goebel, mine was Grabel. I look forward to your videos.

[@DavidDellman]

I never got to see Grabel before but I did read his book. What a brilliant magician he was. Dean, thank you so much for commenting and I do hope you enjoy future videos. I post one every Friday night.

[@andrewlabit]

Artful Mentalism by Cassidy is a fantastic piece of any mentalist's toolkit. I would also mention Psychological Subtleties by Banachek :). Excellent video!

[@DavidDellman]

Fantastic fundamental books on the art of mentalism. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@andrewlabit]

No problem man. Thanks again for uploading! "If you wanna learn old stuff, read new books. Wanna learn new stuff, read old books."

[@DavidDellman]

@@andrewlabit Love that quote

[@axyz246]

Love your video. I also got started a long time ago while I was in the military with the original Mark Wilson course with the props. I remember the blue sponge cubes and the rope. I lost the set somewhere in my career, but I bought a hard back copy when I got the chance. I'm getting back into it after an off-and-on effort, hopefully as a lasting hobby. Thanks for your tips.

[@DavidDellman]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. I wish you all the best in your journey, and if I can help, please reach out.

[@billgreen4003]

George Goball is in photo on magicians book i have

[@jenniferw8963]

Thanks, I have this Mark WIlson book and Tarbell #1 as well as the Original Tarbell Letters. I also have Secrets of Alkazar which is great non-intimidating way for learning the principles of magic. I just got Book of Wonders and I think I am going to focus on that set of books first before Tarbell and Mark Wilson. Then go back to Tarbell/Wilson when I want to get into other areas of magic... Pretty much focused on cards now. Also have Mnemonica, Repertoire by Asi Wind as well as Temporarily Out of Order by Patrick Redford. Also have Top Change by Magic Christian. Thanks for mentioning Linking Ring and MUM... I found out with membership I have access to all past issues in digital format which is handy for reference. Also considering yearly subscription to Genii for $39 which gives you access to all past issues as well. Oh BTW, i learned a lot of basic sleights and card control from Paul Wilson Royal Road to Magic. ALso I have The Magic Book by Harry Lorayne.

[@DavidDellman]

That is an impressive collection of books you have listed. Tommy did a series of instructional videos for L&L a few years ago. If you enjoy Tommy you might want to check those out.

[@jenniferw8963]

@@DavidDellman This bundle? llepub.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=579

[@usparktalk]

Do you have to do card magic to be a magician? It seems card magic is the "in" thing on most youtube channels. I'm learning coin magic and want to get into cups and ball real heavy but feel like I have to learn card magic if I want to be an all around magician. How do you learn and master all these things quickly?

[@DavidDellman]

It is a good idea to have a basic understanding of card magic. Do you "have to do card magic to be a magician"? No, but you will leave a lot of great magic on the table if you choose to ignore this basic area of magic. I would say that if you "want to be an all-around magician," then you definitely need to study card magic. "How do you learn and master all these things quickly?" Nothing worth having comes quickly or easily. Be patient with yourself, study the right materials, and you will achieve great things in good time.

[@billgreen4003]

Yep MUM chuck wendly magic&more in Norfolk Virginia and later on in ocean view bigger warehouse plus he made Magazines called Backstage

[@billgreen4003]

cool gorge gobal i have the book on master illusionist that has his photos and info on his shows and paul daniels and douglas james henning david seth kotkin copperfield harry blackstone jr

[@robh913]

Learn magic. Perform. Done.

[@douglasoverholt1463]

I'm listening to every word like a scripture

[@DavidDellman]

Thanks, Douglas. My words may not have the authority of scripture but they do represent the very best advice I can offer. I appreciate your comments.

[@douglasoverholt1463]

@@DavidDellman and you do give great advice and you're right nothing's better than scripture hahaha

[@eldonjanzen9822]

That a definition of a vocation.

[@niekklaij9686]

Great video! Thank you! Im a beginner in magic. I bought the Tarbell book. (The Originall Tarbell Lessons In Magic). Im from The Netherlands. It will be hard to make my way through. I would like to ask you if you want to make a video especially about Tarbell. I mean how to study the stuff. What is importent to do ( making notes or something...). I think it would be fantastic for beginners in magic and don"t know what to do or how to begin. I also want to know everything about Harlan Tarbell, his work and history. Maybe you want to do something. Sorry for my English by the way:) I will thank you for your time! I look up to you!

[@DavidDellman]

I think that is an excellent idea. I will work on it. I am not sure how long it will take me to complete, but once I have completed the project, I will let you know. Thank you so much for the suggestion.

[@niekklaij9686]

@@DavidDellman Thank you very much for your reaction! I can"t wait for the video. I hope other beginners would like it to! A big thank you!!

[@gerardheaney8415]

Great talk, thoroughly enjoyed and very informative

[@DavidDellman]

Thank you so much for commenting

[@billgreen4003]

how to out wet hecklers

[@darien6334]

I just bought the DVD of Paul Wilson royal road to card magic is that a good idea to learn along the book

[@DavidDellman]

I probably should have mentioned The Royal Road to Card Magic. It is considered an essential foundational text. Thank you so much for commenting.

[@darien6334]

@@DavidDellman your welcome i am a young inspiring magician

[@DavidDellman]

@@darien6334I wish you the very best in your journey, and if there is anything I can do to help you, please don't hesitate to reach out to me here on KZbin or my Facebook page or through my website. Also, if there is a video topic you want covered, please let me know, Thanks again Darien

[@darien6334]

@@DavidDellman thank you i would like you to do a video on the best way to learn card magic you know like reading books or watching dvd instruction videos

[@darien6334]

I hear debate on this topic alot on the internet

[@shiv6545]

Great insights. Would u recommend mark Wilson's book to a intermediate or advanced magician?

[@DavidDellman]

I would yes. As I mentioned in the video, I have been doing magic since I was eight, roughly 50 years of study and performance and I still perform routines based on principles I learned in Mark Wilson's book. It's inexpensive, the magic is great, and the instructions are clear and well-illustrated.

[@shiv6545]

Thanks sir.

[@DavidDellman]

@@shiv6545 My pleasure ... feel free to contact me through my website if I can help

[@billgreen4003]

Doug Henning paul Daniels David Copperfield George Gobal Harry Blackstone jr i think Sigfrig and Roy super stars of magic also i think

[@shubhsaxena8745]

david according to u is mentalism more harder or magic

[@DavidDellman]

I don't think one is any harder than the other but you may be more comfortable with one than the other

[@shubhsaxena8745]

@@DavidDellman professor dellman annemann practical mental effects and annemann practical mental magic are same or different books

[@DavidDellman]

@@shubhsaxena8745 I've never heard of annemann practical mental magic so I am not sure I can answer the question

[@shubhsaxena8745]

@@DavidDellman really cause i searched practical mental effects and its just showing practIcal mental magic AND THE CONTENT IN BOTH THE BOOKS IS SAME

[@DavidDellman]

@@shubhsaxena8745 must be the same book under a slightly different title, maybe. I don't know I have never seen Practical Mental Magic

[@douglasoverholt1463]

I know what you mean I thought my grandfather walked on water too

[@billgreen4003]

i caught the illusion bug at age five years old

[@billgreen4003]

Mark Wilson and Douglas James Henning saved magic and David seth kotkin Copperfield preserved it

[@eldonjanzen9822]

I disagree: that you become a clone if you imitate another magician from a video. My experience is I developed my own modifications on every trick I do. It depends on the age, situation, oprotunity of the props used many factors but the performance is never the same. I watch other magicians to get ideas on improvements to my own style not to imitated it exactly, that never happens.

[@DavidDellman]

Sounds good to me Eldon

[@davidtbeason]

I just don’t understand exposer. What’s the point, I don’t understand why people want to ruin magic for others.

[@DavidDellman]

Good Point David. Thank you for commenting

[@billgreen4003]

chuck wendly magic and more he moved to ocean view in big ware house and bob scofield howard chappel and me would go there plus fred stoll and my parents and family tree my teachers in public scool mrs williams and libarien mrs queemen friends around my neiborhood

[@billgreen4003]

yeah mark wilson corse in magic book hard cover and soft cover pocket size one and videos and tarbell eight voulmes and in mentel magic is a younge david seth kotkin copperfield menta pen mind reading illusion plus amature magicians handbook by henry hay hard cover soft cover greater magic ps andre kole mind blown tarbell on his helicopter cups illusion then he shoed him how it was done once he learn who he mind blown

[@billgreen4003]

I got from Vanishing inc soft cover of Mark Wilson course in magic book thanks to bob Scofield friend 1980s on up born again Christian brother in Christ church member ktm moto cross biker illusionists for Christmas Jesus birthday present i gave bob Scofield and his wife Judy Scofield and there daughter Leslie and special son Peter ps money in envelope cause the food gift cards at that time were fadding out in Walmart stores

[@DavidDellman]

I hope you enjoy it Bill

[@billgreen4003]

Once Andre Kole learned who the guy was it was mr tarbell

[@billgreen4003]

be safe in Christ David pal

[@DavidDellman]

Thank you, Bill. You as well.

[@billgreen4003]

@@DavidDellman welcome buddy brother in Christ and your whole family tree

[@billgreen4003]

KZbin videos Tru tv channel Chris Ramsey Alex Boyer Wes Barker Eric Erlich Big Trick Energy

[@billgreen4003]

KZbin videos Princess Tanko Princess Tanko cartoon CBS Melinda the first lady of magic

[@billgreen4003]

herb newman mys tini i can hear you thinking with his black kitty cat named mysti plus chuck wendly magic&more in norfolk virgina plus magic lectores at speggty and things and waffle house places or at the magic&more shop the great scott ronmando ron merman danny tougue clowns plus copperfield live shows at crysler hall in norfolk virgina every year bob scofield and later his hife judy scofield went with us then tommy story and his nephews andy story bobby story and later on mike kline david drery duncan and next time my older nephew raymond eugene smith the third tommy story then same place at crysler hall mickey magic show with story family plus my younger nephew william marcel page

[@Fixstuffsteve]

This is god awful sorry