The Online Magic Store Blog: Buyer's Guide

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Magic tricks for a snow day: a buyer’s guide

The best magic for a snow day at home: free self-working tricks and ebooks, plus trick decks, sponge props and beginner kits for the whole …

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Magic tricks for team building: a buyer’s guide

How to use magic at a team-building event, whether you perform for the group or teach everyone a trick, with four pieces from our shelves a…

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Magic tricks for your first open mic: a buyer’s guide

How to choose and plan a short magic set for your first open mic night, with four pieces from our shelves and two free books on presentatio…

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Silent magic tricks: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic you can perform to music without saying a word, with four visual pieces from our shelves and two free books on manipula…

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Card magic for intermediate magicians: a buyer’s guide

How to choose your next step in card magic once the basics feel easy, with four card books from working professionals and two free classics…

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Magic tricks for parents to do with kids: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic to learn and perform with your kids, from easy kits you can learn together to tricks that happen in their hands and fre…

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Visual magic tricks for noisy rooms: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic for loud parties, bars and receptions, with visual tricks that need no explanation, quick resets and props that read fr…

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Magic tricks for public speakers: a buyer’s guide

How to choose a magic trick for a talk or keynote, with pieces the whole room can see, reveals that carry your message and free books on pr…

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Magic tricks for trade shows: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic for a trade show booth, with short, repeatable tricks that reset fast, ones that use a business card, and props that st…

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Magic tricks you can do sitting down: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic you can do seated at a table, with four close-up picks from our shelves and a free book on the cups and balls.

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Magic tricks for introverts: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic if you’d rather not hold the floor, with quiet one-to-one tricks, ready-made patter and pieces where the prop does the …

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Magic tricks for adult birthday parties: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic for an adult birthday party, with four tricks from our shelves that put the birthday person at the centre.

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Magic tricks for scouts and youth clubs: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic for a scout troop or youth club, with two beginner kits, free ebooks and self-working tricks a whole group can learn.

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What to buy after your first magic kit: a buyer’s guide

What to buy after a first magic kit: how to choose one direction, two props worth the step up, and three free classic books.

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Magic tricks for a family games night: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic for a family games night, with four table-friendly tricks from our shelves and two free puzzle ebooks.

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Magic tricks for office holiday parties: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic for an office holiday party by setting, skill and pocket space, with five workplace-friendly tricks and two free ebooks.

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Magic tricks for social media: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic tricks that work on camera for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts, with six visual, phone and fast-reset picks compar…

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Magic tricks for seniors and older beginners: a buyer’s guide

Easy-to-see jumbo props, self-working tricks, tricks to show grandchildren, free classic ebooks and picks for club or community-centre show…

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Magic tricks for teachers: a buyer’s guide for the classroom

How to choose magic tricks for the classroom by group size, visibility, reset time, skill and safety, with eight picks from our store.

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Magic tricks for kids to learn: a buyer’s guide

How to choose magic tricks a child can learn and perform themselves, from self-working props to first kits.

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Best playing cards for magic: how to choose a deck

What to look for in a regular deck for card magic, from finish and size to back design and colour, with our picks.

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Mentalism tricks for beginners: how to choose your first one

How to choose your first mentalism trick by where you’ll perform it: in your pocket, with a deck, in front of a room or from a download.

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Talent show magic tricks: how to choose and build your act

How to choose magic tricks that work on a school or community talent show stage, build a short routine and rehearse it safely.

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Halloween magic tricks: what to buy for parties, doorsteps and séances

Halloween magic tricks for the trick-or-treat door, a party or a grown-up séance, sorted by where you’ll perform and the skill level each p…