How do you learn magic? You will usually know right way if the trick is going to be any good. For example, I recently tried out a trick that involves threading some bodies ring over the four corners of a cloth restaurant napkin. That is like trying to stuff a blanket through a straw.
If the trick shows promise, though, most books advise you to try the trick in front of a mirror.
A mirror is great for letting you know what the audience sees, for making sure the secret isn’t visible, for practicing moves. Read More