I've done a quick search on the internet to find some articles wich will help people create their own magic tricks.I haven't found enough and felpful material so here is my own quide on how to create you own tricks! The material ued is from books and some DVD's but mainly are my ideas.The way that these great magicians have become more well known is the fact that they have created their own tricks.

Hopefully this thread will help those members that are thinking of doing this for themselves.

1. Start a list

We have to start somewhere and the best place to start is by making a list of your favourite tricks that you perform. You don't need to worry about going in to too much detail but the list should at least include the titles of the tricks, the techniques that are used to perform the trick as well as if any gimmicked decks or coins are needed for each trick.

2. Check back through the list

The main thing that you're looking for here is the techniques that are being used in each trick. Are the same techniques coming up in many of the tricks? Chances are that the same techniques are being used in quite a few.

3. Put your thinking cap on

The next step is to think about what kind of trick you are wanting to create. It doesn't have to be card or coin tricks, it can be anything you want and using any props you want. Are you wanting the trick to involve normal props or gimmicked props? Again write all of this down as you will be able to keep referring back to it as you go along.

4. Go back in time

OK, not literally but think backwards. By this I mean to think of the end result and then work to how you are going to get there. Trust me, it will make the whole process much simpler.

5. Changing the techniques you know

If you're already doing tricks then you already know about and use techniques in your tricks. Every technique that you can do, try to think up other ways of achieving the same result. Every technique can be changed and even improved so why not be the one to create a new idea and show it off before anyone else.

Trying to create new tricks can be hard for many people so please do not get disheartened because ideas did not come to you immediately. Great things take time. It may be hours, days, weeks or months but believe me it will happen and when it does you'll be glad you stuck with it.      

josarra - 20 December 2011 05:49 AM

Good work JohnM, that steps are really good.

I've created some tricks and routines ( one three card monte with a surprise at the end, a routine with four aces and two jockers and a tranposition effect)
and it's really important to change a little bit your skills so that they can fit better in that routine. But in my case I can't create something whenever I want. I need to have that idea that you sometimes have, and then start working to make it possible.

I encourage all of you to try to make your own tricks because it's really satisfying to perform them.

Thanks mate! I definitely agree with what you've said especially with the last one! Creating your own tricks is very satisfying! You can actualy make some money with your ticks! :P      

josarra - 20 December 2011 07:19 AM

In which way? selling them to other magicians?

I understand what you're talking about! :P      

josarra - 20 December 2011 07:38 AM

JohnM - 20 December 2011 07:28 AM

josarra - 20 December 2011 07:19 AM

In which way? selling them to other magicians?

I understand what you're talking about! :P

yes hahaha I think that selling your own tricks can be sad, but I would do it for a reasonable amount of money. I'm a normal human-being!! hahaha and we all need some extra money. I'm not against that.

But I think it's better to create tricks in order to feel that you've created something beautiful and original, and that feeling is so good.

It can't be sad selling your own tricks because you know excactly who are you selling it to and that's people who are interested in magic! Obviously someone who is not, won't buy it! :)      

Scott - 20 December 2011 03:29 PM

Thanks JohnM for your valuable contribution, :D

I'm glad I helped you mate! :)