Magic Tricks

All good answers...follow these hints and you'll be on your way to a great presentation of any trick. Probably sooner than you think.
Kudos to you for having the correct attitude about doing tricks, or anything else for that matter, by investing the time into your "work/hobby". You'll never regret it!
We've all been present when someone performs a trick/job poorly and it's mainly because of lack of preparation.
All this being said, don't forget your "banter" for your performance.
Generally, you'll get the trick mechanics down much sooner than you'll get your vocal presentation all tuned in.
Why?
Because we work on the physical manipulation of the trick initially and spend more time on it. We want to do it now!
There's nothing wrong with that. It's that human nature thingy that we all experience.
Remember, with most tricks, the best performer has a better, more polished "gift of gab" that enhances the trick e.g. Rick Lax for one ;-) Way to go, Rick!!!
Hypothetically, if a group of us were at, ah, let's say, our local pub and we each did the same trick for each other, the "winner" would most likely be the one with the best banter.
So, in closing, your tricks are great. Your verbal presentation skills will take it over the top!
Best wishes everyone...

This is a tricky question. I don't think there's a 'right' answer, but what I do know is, when I'm working on a new trick, I always perform it for people I trust--people who will give me honest feedback--before I take it to the masses. Whenever a trick is new, I know I'm going to suck at it. But that's okay. The key is improving and improving...so when I do take it into a 'real' set its ready to go.

My apologies for the duplicate writing.. don't know why it happens must be from talking into my iPhone it always messes up on here just wanted to note that so you guys didn't think I did that purposely. Stay magical

Ricky Jay said he practiced a trick for a year before showing to anyone but practice until you have down smooth and not just the trick practice your script for the trick also

Practice it no less than a 100 times and 500 is usually better. 10,000 to truly master it.

You want to be able to do the mechanics without hesitation or pauses and no "flashing". AS you get that into muscle memory, you can work out the presentation.

Show it to magicians first, so that you don't expose magic. They can give you tips as well.

Finally show it to some people and modify your presentation based on their responses.

It feels like that's something that you should know or feel. When you are able to perform a trick without thinking about the method and just able to focus on the presentation you know you're definitely close!

First practice the effect over and over until you feel comfortable. Then find someone you trust, perform the effect for them. Get their honest feedback and then practice again.

You will know when it feels right.

~Steve

PS - Stay off Youtube.

Same thing as the hotel guy. I have a select number of people that support me with my channel and whenever it passes them I know that it's something to keep practicing. I don't just go out and perform it though right after. I take some diligent time depending on what I'm working with. If it's a simple coin trick then I know if the people I show it to you first that know me as it's good right after. I take some diligent time depending on what I'm working with. If it's a simple coin trick then I know if the people I show it to first that know me as it's good to have people around that will give you criticism and tell you if your angle was bad or if it was too slow etc. Hope this helps and never rush even if it sits in your kit for a while pick it up a few times a day and once you feel ready go ahead and give it a try what's the worst that could happen I'm sure you'll have something that you have down much better on you God for bid something were to happen practice practice practice

I'm old school. I practice my butt off until I think I have it without fumbling. Then, I practice in front of a mirror to get the audiences view. If you can do it in front of a mirror and fool yourself, you're ready.
Start off by showing friends and family to work out the nerves...plus it's a great way to learn audience management as well.
Good luck!

I work in the hotel industry and I practice on my own first to get the handling down and then I go to town on my coworkers , if I pass them I know I'm ready for anyone , these people are a tough crowd, and will give no room for error that is what makes you perfect, let people catch you but learn from it and you'll rearly go wrong.good luck.the street is unforgiving bro.don't get busted .

For me, it takes a while. I've seen the presentation, learnt the secrets played around with it, tried to make it fail and then performed it to myself. As I'm doing this I'm thinking about what could go wrong. When I feel I've got sufficient mastery of it I usually try it on a family member. If they like it then it gets a wider audience but it isn't until I performed it 20 or more times but I start to feel comfortable.

I always practice a trick (no matter how easy) for three days before taking it to the streets.But if I need more time and haven't gotten it down yet.Then i practice it for an extra 3 days.