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Alakazam!
I've always had an interest in Magic, from some basic magic sets through to a very complicated card trick book1 I owned when I was young. Last year I tried to relearn some of the old tricks I used to be able to do as a kid but never got anywhere.
However, I like the idea of being able to baffle my daughter with a few tricks when she gets older so I've decided to pick it up again. I also like the idea of knowing secrets that other people do not!
Personally I like the kind of tricks you can do without having to use any specially designed cards or props, the kind of thing you can do anywhere at any time. So, last night I learnt my first new magic trick!
Its a trick whereby I'm seen to pull a coin through the centre of a handkerchief . It can be done with any handkerchief and any coin which is rather handy. (However, I don't know if people even use handkerchiefs these days...). I know hoiw sits done, but I think a bit of work is needed on the presentation.
Even still, the description in the book wasnt particularly easy to understand. Does anyone know of any good books with easy-to-follow instructions, or is it the case that part of the puzzle is to work out how to perform the trick yourself?
1 So complicated in fact that I couldn't even understand how the trick was done, let alone attempt it.