Magic Freeze

Just tell the kids to be prepared for a magic party game and tell them the rules. Play a song with good beats and ask them to dance and wave their magic wands. Then suddenly stop the music and the kids who will be waving their wands after the stop command will be eliminated. This process will go on until the last kid standing, who will be the winner of the game. Just to make things really exciting, tell them about the different prizes in a closed bag and ask them to grab their prize in five seconds. This magic party game will just rush adrenaline through all the kids.

Do As The Wizard Sez

This game is very much similar to Simon Sez, but instead of saying Simon Sez, you are going to say Wizard Sez, which the kids would love as magic party games. Get all the kids in one line and say Wizard Sez “Turn Around”, the children will “Turn Around” and then say “Turn Around” and if any of the kids turn around, they will be eliminated from the game. Some of the other commands that you can give are “Raise Your Arm” “Look Up” and any other commands that you can come up with. Just continue giving the commands like that and the kids will be eliminated till one kid survives the game, who will be the champion of Do As The Wizard Sez of the year.

The magic party games must be really creative so that every kid who is a part of this event just have some real time fun.

Not only will you be able to get all the props and equipment you need for your performance, the magic shop is great resource for new ideas and even places to perform.

If you require custom equipment you can go also about making it yourself. In centuries past, most magicians had to build their own props and equipment. Some tricks don’t require anything more than some plywood and a few tools. Also, if your props are home made you can be sure that no one else will have a trick exactly like yours.

The first piece you may want to create is your magician’s table. You can custom build it with hidden compartments to assist you with tricks where objects need to disappear.

Another important, although sometimes overlooked, piece of magician’s equipment is the outfit. What the magician wears can be a critical part of the performance and set the tone for the audience. Many magicians also like to have customized outfits with hidden pockets or panels to assist with tricks. Unless you have a talent for sewing you may want to consult with a local tailor to get your outfit created.

Perhaps the most common prop in magic is the deck of cards. This may seem simple but there are many different types. There are different colors, sizes, marked cards, double faced and double backed cards just to name a few. Most magic stores will have a type of deck to accommodate any tricks you might be working on but some magicians have their cards customized as well. If you do go with customized cards remember that you want them to look as much like an “ordinary” deck of cards as possible. You want the audience to believe that the magic is coming from you, not the props.

If your audience consists of a large group of children then the use of animals in your tricks is a must. Usually a white rabbit or white doves work the best. Doves are the easiest to train and rabbits don’t make noise or bite. Some magic stores will carry them but you can also get them at a local pet store.

If your trick calls for you to cover something with a handkerchief, you should opt for silk rather than a cotton handkerchief. Silk adds a touch of class and they are usually larger and come in a large variety of colors.

Complex magic tricks will almost always require some equipment or props so be prepared to go shopping or head out to the garage to make them yourself. Just remember that you make the magic happen, not the props. Also remember that fancy props are no substitute for honing your skills through practice and repetition. Master your craft and the right equipment will just add the finishing touch to your professional level performance.