Q: There are tricks out there for all levels of magicians. Simple sleight of hand tricks and card tricks are a great place for younger magicians to begin! If you're enjoying the tricks from the linked article, learn more fundamentals like the back palm vanish, card rise, or coin knuckle roll. Some of these tricks may require some preparation before performing for an audience. For others, you may want to ask a friend to assist you with the trick. While all magicians know sleight of hand, not all of them specialize in these close-up tricks. You can also look into niche fields of magic, including: Club magic: working in front of medium audiences in a local magic club. Stage magic: working in front of large audiences in a large auditorium or performance venue. Escape tricks: escaping from handcuffs, strait jackets, or heavy chains in front of an audience. Mentalism: talking with audience members and performing tricks of clairvoyance or telepathy. Masters of the art know what an audience wants to see, so pay attention to what types of tricks and what styles modern magicians use. See which magicians appeal to you the most, and try to think about what about their style and approach to the audience appeals to you. You can watch contemporary magicians or even watch videos of some famous magicians to see how they master their art. Here are some magicians you may want to observe carefully: David Copperfield Tommy Wonder Lisa Menna Sue-Anne Webster Doug Henning Penn & Teller Harry Houdini S.H. Sharpe Criss Angel Lance Burton David Blane Shin Lim Most magicians started off by going to the library and checking out books about magic and reading them from cover to cover. This can help you have an understanding of the discipline that is truly required to be a magician. Reading and researching will also help you develop skills in private, rather than making mistakes in front of an audience Check out books like: The Tarbell Course in Magic Volumes 1-8, by Harlan Tarbell and Ralph Reed Books of Wonder, by Tommy Wonder Strong Magic, by Darwin Ortiz Drawing Room Conjuring, by Professor Hoffman The Fitzkee Trilogy, by Dariel Fitzkee Mark Wilson Complete Course in Magic, by Mark Wilson The Amateur Magician's Handbook, by Henry Hay Though you should still use books to learn about being a magician, online streaming videos or video downloads can also help you hone your craft. There are thousands of them out there and you have to make sure that you're watching a video from a reputable magician and that you're not paying for a cheap video with tricks that are too easy. If the videos are made by a knowledgeable, reputable magician, they will feature a variety of tricks which the magician effectively explains. Avoid videos that offer poor explanation, that only present information on very simple tricks, or are made by a clearly incompetent magician. Online communities of amateur and professional magicians can provide useful, practical information to budding magicians. Helpful forums for curious individuals interested in becoming a magician include the Theory11 forum (https://www.theory11.com/forums/cat/magic-forum/), The Magician's Forum (https://www.themagiciansforum.com/), and The Magic Cafe (https://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/index.php). Once you find a forum you'd like to participate in, introduce yourself and say something like: "I'm interested in learning how to perform magic tricks for my family and friends. What beginner tricks would you recommend, and what sort of equipment would I need for these." "Hi! I'm starting to learn about performing magic; what's a great place near [your city] to see magic acts?"
A: Learn some basic magic tricks. Watch other magicians perform. Read magic books and biographies of magicians. Stream magic videos online. Get in touch with other magicians via an online forum.

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Q: Everyone has different parenting styles and sometimes you'll come across children who are used to an environment with fewer rules than you're comfortable with. To help the difficult child adapt to the rules in your babysitting environment, it's wise to thoroughly explain your rules, age permitting. It's a good idea to sit down with both the parents and the child when explaining the rules so the child knows you're all on the same page. Depending on the age of the child, try sitting them down and saying something like "One rule is that you keep your hands to yourself at all times because I don't want you to hurt anyone, or get hurt by anyone." This works well if the child is old enough to understand cause and effect, typically adequate for children ages 5-10. A 2-year-old for example, may not understand why they aren't allowed to do something, but can understand the word "no" and be redirected to another activity. After you've explained your rules and the reasoning behind them, have the child assist you in making a rule chart that you can refer to when they start to act out. If the child is old enough to read, have them recite the rule they are breaking whenever they misbehave. Grab some construction paper and markers and have them help you write out a numbered list of the rules. You can even let them decorate the chart. Bring the chart with you whenever you babysit and put it somewhere visible to the child. When they break one of the rules, stop them and say "Tommy, remember rule number 3? What does it say?" Point to the rule on your chart and have them recite why it is off limits. You could offer a reward if the child follows the rules and behaves well. After you've explained what is expected from them and why it's expected, tell the child what kind of repercussion will occur if one of your rules is broken. You can say something like "If you put your hands on someone else, you will be sent to time out." Or "If you throw a tantrum, you will not be allowed to watch TV." Some sample punishments are taking away desserts, taking away a particular privilege (time with electronics), stopping whatever activity they are doing (don't allow them to finish their craft), or taking away TV time or time playing outside. If the child is older, say 11-13, more effective punishments might include something like taking away their cell phone, tablet, or favorite video game. The first time you allow a rule to be broken without the consequence you promised would follow, the child learns they can get away with acting out. Handling difficult children is all about consistency. If your rule chart says that talking back to adults will result in not being able to watch TV; you MUST turn off the TV. Even if you were in the middle of a show that you actually liked, the consequence must be followed through, or the difficult child won't take any of your rules seriously. You don't want the child to only associate you with rules and consequences, or they could begin resenting your presence. Try bringing a toy, treat, or new activity with you to each babysitting session. This will create excitement for your time together and can be used as another tool for maintaining the rules. Explain to the child that you're not obligated to bring gifts or fun things to do, and if they misbehave, you will stop. For example, bake some cookies to bring with you. Before letting Tommy have one, look him in the eyes and say "I like to bring goodies for you, but I don't have to. These cookies are only for when you're behaving nicely. If you break a rule, you won't get any, and I won't bring anything next time. Do you understand?"
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Explain the rules and their reasoning. Make a rule chart. Explain the consequences of broken rules. Follow through with the consequences. Come bearing gifts.