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How to perform magic tricks
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. What is the most important element of any magic trick?
A) Misdirection
B) Memorization
C) Sleight of hand
D) Expensive props
  • 2. What is 'sleight of hand' in magic?
A) Secret manipulation of objects
B) A stage illusion
C) A magic word
D) A type of magic wand
  • 3. Why is audience management important in magic?
A) To control focus and prevent suspicion
B) To sell tickets
C) To choose assistants
D) To get bigger applause
  • 4. What does 'patter' refer to in magic?
A) The magician's spoken words and story
B) The magician's costume
C) A type of illusion
D) The sound of shuffling cards
  • 5. What is a 'force' in card magic?
A) Dealing cards very quickly
B) Stacking the deck
C) Bending a card with your mind
D) Making a spectator choose a specific card
  • 6. What is a common method of misdirection?
A) Making loud noises
B) Using a fog machine
C) Directing the audience's gaze elsewhere
D) Turning off the lights
  • 7. What should you always do before performing a trick?
A) Buy new props
B) Practice thoroughly
C) Tell everyone the secret
D) Perform for a large audience
  • 8. Why is knowing your audience important?
A) To know their names
B) To tailor the performance to their interests
C) To avoid hecklers
D) To predict their reactions
  • 9. What is the 'French drop' used for?
A) Bending a coin
B) Switching two coins
C) Vanishing a coin
D) Producing a coin
  • 10. What is a 'double lift' in card magic?
A) Cutting the deck twice
B) Dealing two cards at once
C) Shuffling two decks together
D) Turning over two cards as one
  • 11. Why is it important to never repeat a trick for the same audience?
A) It bores the audience
B) It is against magician's code
C) It is considered bad luck
D) It increases the chance of them figuring it out
  • 12. What is a 'false shuffle'?
A) A shuffle that appears genuine but doesn't change the card order
B) Using a card shuffling machine
C) Shuffling cards quickly
D) Dropping cards while shuffling
  • 13. What is the purpose of 'staging' in magic?
A) Hiding props from view
B) Creating an illusion of reality
C) Setting up props quickly
D) Making the stage look more appealing
  • 14. What should a magician do if a trick goes wrong?
A) Blame the audience
B) Acknowledge it gracefully and move on
C) Try to fix it immediately
D) Run off stage
  • 15. What is the ethical responsibility of a magician?
A) To become rich and famous
B) To entertain without deception or harm
C) To reveal the secrets of magic
D) To fool everyone all the time
  • 16. What is the 'Elmsley Count'?
A) A way to shuffle cards
B) A card counting sleight
C) A magic word
D) A type of magic wand
  • 17. What is the 'Invisible Deck'?
A) A trick deck of cards with a special gimmick
B) A deck that can only be seen under black light
C) A deck that vanishes on command
D) A completely transparent deck of cards
  • 18. Why is presentation just as important as the method?
A) It hides the method completely
B) It impresses other magicians
C) It makes the trick easier to perform
D) It creates a more engaging and believable experience
  • 19. What is a 'prediction effect'?
A) The magician changes one object into another
B) The magician guesses a card incorrectly
C) The magician makes something disappear
D) The magician correctly foretells an event
  • 20. What is the most basic tool of a magician?
A) A deck of cards
B) A magic wand
C) A top hat
D) Their hands
  • 21. What is the purpose of 'pacing' a magic routine?
A) Walking around the stage
B) Controlling the speed and flow of the performance
C) Talking quickly
D) Taking long pauses
  • 22. What is a 'gaffed' card?
A) A card that has been signed
B) A card with a misprint
C) A specially altered card
D) A card from a different deck
  • 23. What is the 'Tenkai Palm'?
A) A way to secretly hold an object in the hand
B) A type of magic wand
C) A card game variation
D) A Japanese magic trick
  • 24. Why should you avoid revealing your secrets?
A) It ruins the illusion and diminishes the wonder
B) It is illegal
C) It will make other magicians angry
D) You might be sued
  • 25. What is a 'switch' in magic?
A) Secretly exchanging one object for another
B) Turning off the lights
C) Flipping a coin
D) Changing the order of cards
  • 26. What is the 'Hindu Shuffle'?
A) A shuffle done by pulling blocks of cards from the top
B) A specific card trick
C) A false cut
D) A type of flourish
  • 27. What is 'table hopping'?
A) Performing close-up magic at tables in a restaurant or event
B) Performing illusions with tables
C) Jumping on tables during a performance
D) A magic trick involving tables
  • 28. What is the 'color change' in card magic?
A) Changing the suit of a card
B) Visually changing the back of a card
C) Using a colored Sharpie on a card
D) Mixing different colored cards
  • 29. What is a 'mentalism' trick?
A) A trick that uses optical illusions
B) A trick that requires a lot of math
C) A trick that appears to involve mind reading or psychic abilities
D) A trick that involves physical strength
  • 30. Why is smiling important during a performance?
A) It makes the audience feel more comfortable and engaged
B) It's required by the magician's code
C) It makes the tricks work better
D) It impresses other magicians
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