Practice.. tips?

[Albert]

Heya Azuki,

This is a somewhat tough question to answer. However, there are many things you have to take into consideration when practicing a trick. I'm currently making multiple videos that will help explain some of the concepts I will briefly explain now, but, you want to make sure to apply these several things (not necessarily all, since that's difficult):

1) Good plot that is simple to understand and follow,
2) Involvement of spectators in the tricks you perform,
3) Good patter (Meaning what you said or implied previously should match what you say in the future. Otherwise, people will get lost as to what's happening in the trick),
4) Contains an unexpected result or surprise ending (something people did not expect);
5) Requires good showmanship and build up to the climax of the routine;
6) Handling of the cards that are justified, easy to follow for the spectators, and not doubtful. This includes practice x "IT'S OVER 9000!!!!!!"

These are general things I always keep in mind when coming up with a trick within my routine and they never failed me. Unless I go into detail, it's hard to understand it fully what I intend to say, but that's the gist of it. Otherwise, I'll be writing a book .

So in conclusion, look at your tricks, see if they make sense, see if there are parts the spectators may be confused of (from their point of view, not yours as a magician), and check if your handling of the cards are in any way suspicious from a laymen's perspective.

It sounds difficult at first, but it's pretty easy if you break it down. Good luck!