Archive for June, 2011

Classic Rope Trick

June 27th, 2011

One of the great magic tricks is the Classic Rope Trick. This is the magic trick where you cut a piece of rope in half and magically it turns back into one whole piece! The cool thing about this is the gizmo does all the work for you…it’s super easy to do!  These normally sell [...]

See a Magic Show this Summer at your Library!

June 21st, 2011

If you are thinking of getting your kid a magic kit or have already gotten them the Amazing Magic Kit a good way to get them even more excited about learning magic tricks is to take them to see a magic show.  Many libraries have performers come in as part of their Summer Reading Program…and [...]

Magic Kits Shipping To Canada

June 18th, 2011

If you would like an Amazing Magic Kit and your shipping address is in Canada, you’ll have to wait.  Currently Canada Post’s workers are on strike and the USPS is no longer accepting mail for Canada until this ends. For more info see: http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2011/pr11_073.htm You can still place an order for an magic kit for shipment [...]

Magic Kits Shipped Internationally!

June 15th, 2011

One question I’m frequently asked is “Do you ship the Amazing Magic Kit to (insert name of foreign country here)?” The answer to that question is YES!  All you have to do is place  your order online like you would if you were ordering from the USA and the magic of the internet will take [...]

Make a Rainy Day Amazing!

June 13th, 2011

Today in Seattle it’s raining (are you shocked?) and it got  me thinking that a magic kit can turn a boring ol’ raining day into an amazing rainy day!  One fun way to turn your Amazing Magic Kit into a fun activity is to have everyone pick out a magic trick or two from the [...]

Kids inventing magic tricks…

June 12th, 2011

One thing that just about any kid that gets a magic kit will try to do at some point is invent their own magic tricks.  There are basically four ways to do this: Use a new prop with an old magic trick Combine a two old magic tricks to make a new magic trick Use [...]

Great Place to See a Magic Show this Summer…

June 11th, 2011

I’ve posted about this a couple times, but it’s something that I think is important for a kid magician and that’s seeing a real live magic show!  The great way to do that is simply checking out your local county fair this summer.  Most fairs have a magician of some sort performing. Here’s Mark Bennick’s [...]

Kid Magicians…

June 9th, 2011

Now’s a great time to be a kid magician!  There are so many more opportunities available to perform a magic show.  Your kid could perform magic tricks from the Amazing Magic Kit at: School Talent Show Church Banquet Birthday Parties New Years Eve Family Gatherings Here’s a great video of an kid (older kid) doing [...]

Magic Kits for younger kids…

June 6th, 2011

I’m frequently asked on the phone, in person or over email what is a good magic trick for younger kids (5 and under). Honestly in my opinion there isn’t a good magic trick for kids that young.  Now I know everybody’s kid is a genius, however there are a lot of developmental that I factor [...]