How I Practice as a Magician

People often ask me, “How do you learn all that magic stuff?” The truth is, it’s not just about tricks—it’s about practice, patience, and passion. In this blog, I want to give you a little behind-the-scenes look at how I practice as a magician.

1. Repetition Is My Best Friend

Magic isn’t something you learn once and then perform perfectly forever. Every sleight, move, and trick needs to be drilled again and again until it feels like second nature. I’ll often spend hours just working on a single move—whether it’s a smooth double lift or a clean coin vanish—until I can do it with my eyes closed.

Sometimes, I’ll even practice in front of a mirror, or record myself on video, so I can spot any little flashes or unnatural movements. It's a slow process, but that's where the real magic happens—when the hard work becomes invisible.

2. I Break It Down Into Small Parts

Instead of practicing a whole routine at once, I break it down into smaller sections. Let’s say I’m working on a card routine with three phases: the control, the reveal, and the finale. I’ll spend time on each part individually, polishing the moves, the timing, and even the way I talk during the trick.

Once the parts are smooth, I link them together like a chain. This helps everything feel more natural when I perform live.

3. Scripting and Timing

Magic isn’t just about technique—it's also about storytelling. I write little scripts for each routine, thinking about what I want the audience to feel or believe. I work on my timing too: where I pause, when I make eye contact, when I build suspense, and when I land the “wow” moment.

Practicing with a script helps me stay consistent, but I also allow room to improvise when I’m interacting with people.

4. Simulating Real Performances

Practicing in front of a camera or a mirror is useful, but nothing beats real interaction. I’ll often rehearse as if I’m performing for a real audience, even if I’m alone in my room. I imagine their reactions, their questions, and their energy.

And when I do perform live—even if it’s for just one friend or a stranger at a coffee shop—I treat it like a chance to learn. Every performance teaches me something new.

5. Learning From the Greats

I spend a lot of time studying magicians I admire. I slow down their videos, read their books, and try to understand not just what they’re doing—but why. What’s their body language like? How do they misdirect? What makes their magic feel so strong?

I don’t copy—I learn. And then I adapt it to my own style.

6. Staying Curious

Above all, I practice with curiosity. I love the feeling of discovering a new technique or coming up with my own twist on an old classic. Magic is a mix of art, science, and mystery—and I never want to lose that sense of wonder.

Final Thoughts

Practice isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it’s frustrating. Sometimes it’s quiet. But every moment spent practicing is a step closer to creating something unforgettable for my audience.

That’s what keeps me going.

Whether I’m working on a new sleight or perfecting an old routine, I remind myself: the real magic isn’t just in the trick—it’s in the work behind it.