Have you ever been to a party that is totally dead? And did you wish that someone would come in the room and save the day? Did you maybe daydream that you could be that person and be an instant hero in a room full of beautiful babies? Well here’s an idea that may just fulfill this fantasy for you at that next bomb of a party–why not try magic tricks?

That’s right magic tricks! I’m not talking about the huge David Copperfield type illusions and shows. No just several amazing tricks that I have put together that can be done with household items (or items lying around at a party) that require no extra space or props or prep time.

When you think about it these are the most powerful kind of magic tricks anyway right? I mean you are instantly skeptical when you see magician Copperfield on TV doing his thing because its on TV and it is done with all sorts of special equipment and special camera angles. A total production that allows for so much to go on behind the scenes that it really doesn’t have to be magical at all. More like special effects on a movie really.

On the other hand if you were to say pick up a deck of cards and quickly do 2 or 3 magic tricks without any prep or specially prepared deck then you would truly be magical wouldn’t you. And I’m not talking about the 4 jacks in a house that’s on fire or the 9 stacks of cards with the chosen card specially placed to come out on top. These are lame. I’m talking about cards levitating and disappearing and reappearing. That sounds magical and amazing and hero creating now doesn’t it.

The cool part about these magic tricks is that they don’t require anything more than several hours of practice perfecting techniques and more importantly the knowledge that makes selling the trick easy. This after all is the true skill of a magician. Making the unbelievable seem very ordinary and matter of fact for you.

This knowledge needs to cost something too when you think about it. If it were free than everyone would know how to do the magic tricks and they wouldn’t be very magical anymore would they. So I don’t feel bad for charging for my expertise. It both protects my livelihood and protects the art of magic.

About the Author:

Boyd Troublerr started doing magic tricks when he was 12 years old. Now a master magician he loves to teach magic for the preservation of the art. Go to www.learnmagictricks.info.

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For many people, the very thought of a job interview can cause an attack of the nerves: butterflies in the stomach, dry mouth, and weak knees. Sometimes, the thought of a job interview can even trigger a panic attack. If this happens to you, you might be interested in some tips on using hypnosis for job interview anxiety.

If the thought of a job interview makes you nervous, you have what is called anticipatory anxiety, and it is very common. Many people have it over all sorts of situations. You need to try to relax and calm down, and there are several ways to do this.

First, make sure you are completely prepared for the interview, down to the fine detail of knowing exactly how to travel to the interview and contingencies in case of being delayed. Have your clothes picked out, any materials you are bringing ready, and make sure you get a good night s sleep beforehand. Also remember that life goes on after the interview, so try to keep it all in perspective. Even if you don’t get the job, you will have learned something worthwhile from the experience which you can improve upon in your next interview.

You should also practice some deep breathing exercises, breathing from the diaphragm and not your chest. This will trigger a relaxation response that will soon become second nature to you - it’s called 7-11 breathing. You breath in for a count of 7, and out for a count of 11 and repeat this slow, deep breathing for a few minutes until your body quietens down. This forces your body to move out of the ‘fight or flight’ state, into a more useful, calmer state.

Now, if you do all of these things and you still feel nervous, you might want to consider using hypnosis for your job interview anxiety. Hypnosis is really no more than a way to get into a deeply relaxed state, during which you are able to access your unconscious mind, where your fears and anxiety are stored. You will be able to replace any negative thoughts you are having about your job interview with positive thoughts. For example, you can practice hearing you talk confidently, and answer tricky questions without being flustered. As a result, you will find that your anxiety over the interview is greatly relieved, and you’ll go into your interview with an abundance of energy and confidence you canl give it your best.

Copyright 2006 Lyndsay Swinton

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Article by Lyndsay Swinton of ‘How Hypnosis Works’ http://www.hypnotics.co.uk This site explains how hypnosis works for all sorts of everyday problems and more unusual human troubles and challenges.

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“Find out insider secrets of performing strolling magic.”

An Interview with Magician Jim Pace.

Interviewed By J.L. Siefers, Learn-Great-Magic-Tricks.com

[J.L.] What kind of tricks do you use when doing strolling magic?

[Jim] I will use coins, cards, mini linking rings, rubber bands, string, glassware, watches, fingertips, napkins, table knives, dollar bills and pretty much anything that will reset immediately.

[J.L.] How do you approach a group of people?

[Jim] My methods differ depending on how I feel about the table. Sometimes I will just hand a piece of flash paper to someone in a group. I will take it back…not saying a word then light it on fire, where it turns into a silver dollar. Sometimes I will take my handkerchief and ask who ordered the glass of water. I will produce a bottle of water then set it down on the table for people to see, I say “..no…that is not it, this is!” I produce a glass of water. I want them to know that I am the magician right away. I really do not like asking for permission to perform my magic. That in mind if you would like to carry the same thoughts…be careful, not every one likes magic. You must learn how to read people before you become seemingly reckless.

[J.L.] Does your approach change if there are children in the group?

[Jim] Yes, depending on the age. From 5 years and up I will pluck a coin from the air and proceed to do Miser’s dream and place them into the parents open hands. Every once in a while I will take one from the kids ear or elbow and then once I have their confidence I will make a shower of coins fall from the kids nose. It always gets a laugh and laughs are important in this field.

[J.L.] What advice do you have for the opening effect?

[Jim] The magician’s opener should be short and visual. Your table should know who you are within the first moments of your approach.

[J.L.] What advice do you have for the closing effect?

[Jim] A closing effect should be strong and visual. It should also represent who you are or the establishment from where you are working, such as a business card trick, or a card trick that spells the name of the restaurant you are at. Perhaps the Hot Leads wallet although not a trick could be used as a closer. It is visual and your client will remember you for the rest of their lives.

[J.L.] How do you dress for strolling magic?

[Jim] Either a tux, a sport coat and nice slacks, or a vest and shirt with nice black pants.

[J.L.] How do you market yourself to get strolling magic jobs?

[Jim] Lao Tzo once said …” The longest journey begins with a single step…” Just start doing it. Go into restaurants, have a meal, ask questions. You will get some no’s. Go to the places that you least like to work at first. By the time you get to the one that you like you should have a Yes in your favor. A restaurant gig will book you more shows than you need. Try them first. Agents also work well for gigs in the non restaurant field.

[J.L.] What do you do when it is clear the group does not want to see magic?

[Jim] Leave.

[J.L.] How long do you perform for a group?

[Jim] Restaurant or strolling? I would suggest that every trick is part of a three phase routine where each builds on the other but each could be stopped at any time for many reasons.( food arrives, Uncle Edward from out of town) Not more than two minutes at each trick, and each trick visual.

[J.L.] What kind of effects do you recommend that don’t require a table?

[Jim] Rope magic, mini linking rings, Misers dream, and multiple card selections from people around the table (eight cards are selected lost and then found each in a different matter.)

[J.L.] What kind of magic tricks do you avoid when doing strolling magic?

[Jim] Pick a card tricks. In strolling situations many people have a drink in their hand and often food in the other. If there is a card trick involved it would be from a glanced at card.

[J.L.] What kind of performer is best suited for strolling magic?

[Jim] The performer who is not shy and enjoys being around crowds

[J.L.] What kind of outs do you use when things go wrong?

[Jim] I do not pretend that a mistake never happens. I say oops and laugh an obvious mistake off. Many times the audience is unaware that anything has gone wrong. Most the time it is only you.

[J.L.] How do you handle the issue of tips?

[Jim] I do not solicit tips. I will never turn a tip down and I will encourage tips by performing magic with their money. I have a friend who wears a badge for his tips. it reads ” I am Dyslexic will work for spit!” I enjoy his badge

[J.L.] Do you pass out your business card or do other things to get more jobs while performing strolling magic?

[Jim] If you are not passing out cards, then you are not getting work. Pass them out at any chance. You are your best salesman. Did I mention my Hot Leads wallet as a way to pass out business cards in a way that the client will always remember?

About the author:

J.L. Siefers has been performing great magic for years. He has shown hundreds of people how to successfully learn to do great magic tricks. Want to learn to do magic? Click now to get your FREE magic tricks!

Jim Pace has over thirty years of experience in strolling magic. Visit his White Rabbit Magic Company

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