Because magic is apparently doing the impossible, one might think finding out how to perform magic would be difficult. In actuality magic can be found easily. But buying tricks can be frustrating unless you keep certain things in mind. But before you buy a trick or learn one, there are a few things you should know about them. Parts of a Magic Trick Magic tricks, can be easily divided into two categories effect, and method.
Effect is what the audience sees, hears, feels and believes when a magician performs a trick.
Method is how the magician does the trick, the secret. The method can be further divided into three parts, materials, preparation and performance. Materials, or props, are the items the magician uses in the trick. Preparation, or setup, involves what the magician needs to do before his or her performance. Performance is what the magician does while performing.