Magic

May 18, 2010 by Chubs    7 Comments    Posted under: Realizations, The Daily Grind

I used to watch in awe as people like David Blaine, David Copperfield, and even our local Eric Mana (no not the Hulk’s Eric Bana) would do street magic. It fascinated me. Not so much as because it was magic but the effect on the people. I was captivated. I knew I wanted to be able to do it.

I set out my quest to learn this during first year college. I would walk around campus holding a pack of cards and just feeling comfy in the mechanics grip. (yes that is indeed a term) I would do endless routines just to be able to build up the confidence in doing the routine in front of someone someday. It specifically said that unless you are comfortable with a routine, don’t do it infront of someone. So I held off for awhile, riding the LRT repeatedly mastering the hand movements till I could do them in my sleep.

I picked my target. A good friend of mine who was also fascinated with the world of illusions. The hardest part for me is the banter. I was a shy kid before. Not one really to start talking about nonsense so much so as to distract someone from what was really going on with my hands. But I learned it.

It was a success. People actually liked what I was doing. I did it for parties. I got invited to some gatherings who I didn’t know anyone except the host, and would walk away a few friends wealthier. I never did get to the next level with my card tricks because like I said I was in it for the joy it brought people. I wasn’t in it for the fame or the attention. I made new friends. I rekindled old friendships as well. I guess that’s the real magic.

I found an old deck of cards in my drawer recently and started fiddling around with it. I guess once you learn it you never forget. I was twisting and twirling the cards sooner than you could say magic. So hey dear blag, here’s another goal for this year. Learn more tricks to compliment what I already know. Maybe join MagFi finally. I love the art and I love how it brings so much conversation in a new relationship.

So before I end this weird post of mine, here’s a little sample I recorded just now of what I know how to do already!

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