My Story
Two years ago, as a total and complete amateur, I remember the struggle of finding a solid starting ground for card magic, cardistry, and anything related to either (practice, performance, which decks to use, etc.). Unfortunately, I did not have a mentor that I trusted, thus, finding a good starting ground for me did not come until having sifted through resources both online and offline for one year. The search for a good beginning in one place for me proved to be near impossible, and my starting ground was built through discovering a multitude of sites, eBooks, YouTube channels, social media profiles, and many other areas.
While having many resources and places to go to learn about the decks, the effects, the flourishes, the presentation, and other elements seen in the realm of card magic, I always wished that I could find one site that would provide a solid base for my journey. Today, having been on the journey for two years, I have now created (and am still creating) the perfect free site for any magician to start or advance his/her journey through the various aspects of magic. I believe, that once finished, this website will have become the launchpad I always dreamed of having when I started. This is my vision, and every piece of content that I create and add to this site has been carefully tailored for magicians by a magician.
The fact still remains that I am just a fifteen year old amateur magician teaching these concepts. Though many may scoff at this, my reply is who better to teach the fundamentals, than a beginner? What I notice in the teachings of the more advanced students of magic is that they often tailor their teachings towards someone who is more advanced in the art. This is why I believe that my content is truly valuable to magicians of any skill level. I am a beginner, teaching the moves in the way a beginner wants to see them. I also include details that the more advanced might have forgot, or overlooked under the assumption that you already know those details. That said, whether you are young or old, experienced or a total beginner, I encourage you to browse through this website, and I believe that what you find will have some form of value. So, welcome. Welcome to the best free launchpad for your journey through the world of magic!
While having many resources and places to go to learn about the decks, the effects, the flourishes, the presentation, and other elements seen in the realm of card magic, I always wished that I could find one site that would provide a solid base for my journey. Today, having been on the journey for two years, I have now created (and am still creating) the perfect free site for any magician to start or advance his/her journey through the various aspects of magic. I believe, that once finished, this website will have become the launchpad I always dreamed of having when I started. This is my vision, and every piece of content that I create and add to this site has been carefully tailored for magicians by a magician.
The fact still remains that I am just a fifteen year old amateur magician teaching these concepts. Though many may scoff at this, my reply is who better to teach the fundamentals, than a beginner? What I notice in the teachings of the more advanced students of magic is that they often tailor their teachings towards someone who is more advanced in the art. This is why I believe that my content is truly valuable to magicians of any skill level. I am a beginner, teaching the moves in the way a beginner wants to see them. I also include details that the more advanced might have forgot, or overlooked under the assumption that you already know those details. That said, whether you are young or old, experienced or a total beginner, I encourage you to browse through this website, and I believe that what you find will have some form of value. So, welcome. Welcome to the best free launchpad for your journey through the world of magic!
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The Playing Cards |
The Magic |
The Cardistry |
Stated simply, a deck of cards is the most important tool you will ever have in card magic and cardistry. Without a good deck, you will find each art form to be more difficult. Here, you can find deck reviews, advice on how to care for the deck, advice on which decks to use in various situations, and interesting facts that, with a little creativity, can become magic effects.
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To put it simply, the magic section is all about the factors that go into your effects. This includes the sleights, the patter, the flow, the presentation, and just the effect as a whole. Here, you'll learn everything from the bare essentials to the more complicated elements. For someone looking to perform, this is your source of tried and true techniques along with plenty of advice concerning anything related to practicing and performing magic.
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Here, you will learn basic card flourishes, and even some more advanced ones that will allow for you to get a very solid base. As a special treat, I'll be sharing a few of my own flourishes with you. Beyond this, I will also be providing plenty of helpful advice concerning this art.
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Check out my other sites!
YouTube |
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On my channel, you'll find deck reviews, performances, contest entries, tips and advice, and some tutorials; all of which will magic related content. All the videos on YouTube will also be accessible on this website, but to ensure you never miss an upload, subscribe above!
To the right is my Instagram feed. There, I share photos of projects that are underway, new moves I'm practicing, and just some cool photos of decks of cards. That being said, if you like the images you're seeing follow me @steven_the_wizard.
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