Here’s how ii works, suppose you present a volunteer with an array of choices. It could be you just want to demonstrate that you can read their mind. Using the concept of “Magician’s Choice” you can do it easily.

With “Magician’s Choice”, it appears a spectator is getting a free choice, however, they are choosing exactly the item you want them to choose.

For example, you put five different ($1, $5, $10, $20, and $100) US bills on a table. Suppose you want them to select the $5 bill.

Ask them to point to two of the bills. If they point to the $5 bill then keep that bill and the other one they pointed to. If they didn’t point at the $5 bill, then discard the two bills they pointed at.

Now there should be two or three bills left. Ask them to point to one. If they select the $5 bill then discard the ones they didn’t point to. If they didn’t point to the $5 bill, discard the card they pointed at.

You keep doing this and by process of elimination, the item you want them to select will eventually be the only item left. By using “Magician’s Choice” you can force any item on a spectator to make it appear that you read their mind.

Only do this once in your routine, or the audience may catch on to what you are doing.

To read more about “Magician’s Choice” and other sneaky ways to read people’s mind, I highly recommend you read Master Mentalism: http://www.magicwill.com/mastermentalism.html

The first area you should look into after wearing your costume is cleaning your costume.  You will want to remove all dirt and sweat so that your costume will be ready for wear the next time you need it.  Here are some general tips to use when cleaning the various types of costumes you might own.

When cleaning cloth, make sure you read the tag to determine how it needs to be cleaned.  When a tag says “dry clean only”, you should take its advice and bring it to a dry cleaner.  Some costumes should not be cleaned at home and others can, you just have to read the tag to find out.

Washing down a metallic costume will be more intense than placing a cloth costume in the washing machine.  The roman armor I use for my medieval soldier costume has a large amount of metallic pieces to clean between wear.  This metal is not stainless steel and will rust if it is not dried properly.  What I do when cleaning the metal is to use a wet paper towel to scrub the metal and then dry it off with a dry paper town.  The reason I take these steps is to make sure that all metallic pieces stay in optimal condition.

Costumes are not invulnerable and do need to be mended from time to time.  Cloth can be repaired using a good seamstress or a needle and thread for the skilled costume owner.  My strategy is to find an exact thread match to bring to my local seamstress.  This plan ensures that she will not mistakenly use a thread that does not match up correctly.

Repairing parts of the costume that are not made of cloth can be much more difficult.  You may want to contact your seller or manufacturer and explain to them which pieces are broken so they can sell you an exact replica of the damaged piece.  I once put a dent in my roman armor and found out the hard way that it could not be fixed by banging the dent out with a hammer.The last area you should look into is costume storage.  

You will want to make sure that you store it with cedar so that moths will not destroy the fabric. Remember that moisture can be just as bad as moths so be sure to keep your costume dry as well.

 
The first question you have to ask yourself is, why do you need this costume? Costumes for small parties will probably be different than a costume you purchase for a play or a high budget film. Knowing why you need to purchase a costume is the most critical step to making a satisfying acquisition.

You now have a better understanding of why you need a costume, but you need to identify the place you will be wearing the costume. Costumes purchased for high budget film making should be different than tricker treat outfits. Most people would not want to purchase a three thousand dollar costume just to have it soaked in beer and whiskey from a wild party an hour later.

The length of time you will spend in the costume should be your next consideration. Two costumes may look equally great, but one may not be comfortable for long term wear. Standing outside in an uncomfortable costume for days on end is not something you should strive for.

Your comfort and the costume wearing venue will decide on how much craftsmanship needs to be put into your outfit. This question should be easy to answer since you already know where you are going to wear it as well as how long.

Determining where to buy it should be based off what kind of costume you need, how quickly you need it, and how much you are willing to spend. Outfits such as roman armor can be found in ecommerce stores much easier than they can be found in local shops. When deciding on buying a costume online, make sure you know what the arrival date of the costume will be so that you know you will receive it in time.

Once you have worn the costume you may decide you no longer need it. You can now decide whether or not to sell it or give it away. Places to give are the Salvation Army and Goodwill. If you decide you like money more than philanthropy, seek out consignment shops and other used good vendors to sell your costume to.

I hope you found pleasure in reading our piece on buying costumes. Please book mark this page and come back to it often.

The first thing to remember is to do your homework, as your teachers taught you in school, performing the proper research first, ensures that the benefits will follow. Check out the top websites for the many unlike types of magic and find two or three that focus attention on your brand of magic. Check for services other than simply the supplies themselves. Base your choice on items stocked in their product line, how novel their magic sets are. Does this magic store offer other magic information, like articles that advise on additional tricks you could add to your repertoire.

Secondly, you can judge the quality of the magic shop for their online customer support. Do they supply magic trick items that can help you build up your initial act, affordable and appropriate stylish costumes, advice on how to pattern your makeup. Are there books on magic available that will keep you up-to-date with all the latest happenings in the world of magic. You should have access to many magic tricks that are surprisingly cool, come with easy to follow instructions and command only basic practice.

Thirdly, the right magic store online for you would be one that stocks several varieties of magic types,  magic tricks for adults, street magic tricks, many types of props and tricks made possible by combining diverse products aimed at serving the different skill levels of individual customers. This includes stocking individual items, DVDs, videos, music, books on magic and lots of other fun stuff that heighten a magic show experience for the performer as well as the audience.

Many magic stores specialize in niche magic performances like corporate magic, which are great resources for anyone serious about a career in magic. Visit online magic stores for the latest coin magic tricks. Find the best ones that cater to your tastes. Do a search at any of the good search engines and you will find many good reputable magic websites that sell a huge variety of magic tricks, props, books, and DVDs. Any magician, from a beginner to an advanced professional, would be able to find something suitable for his or her skill level.

Therefore, if you have even the slightest interest in magic, I urge you not to wait any longer. Find the best magic stores that combining ease of buying with affordability and imaginative entertainment benefits! Learn those new magic tricks and jump right in and enjoy the tremendous hobby of magic! You can wow any audience, be it your family or business people at a large corporate function.

 The first area you should look into after wearing your costume is cleaning your costume.  Making sure you take off all sweat and dirt within 24 hours of use will help make the cleaning process easier and will prevent stains from moving in.  Cleaning practices will vary based off what kind of costume you have, but here are some basic tips. 

Cloth cleaning should only be done after you read the tag and determine the best way to do this.  When a tag says “dry clean only”, you should take its advice and bring it to a dry cleaner.  Some costumes should not be cleaned at home and others can, you just have to read the tag to find out.

 Washing down a metallic costume will be more intense than placing a cloth costume in the washing machine.  My roman soldier armor has many pieces of metal and must be cleaned with care.  This metal is not stainless steel and will rust if it is not dried properly.  I try to use a moist cloth to wipe down the metal pieces and only use polish when the shine is starting to get very dull.  The reason I take these steps is to make sure that all metallic pieces stay in optimal condition.

 You will find that your costume will eventually need to be repaired.  Cloth can be repaired using a good seamstress or a needle and thread for the skilled costume owner.  I try to buy thread that exactly matches my costume before taking it to my local seamstress to use.  I’ve found that she does not always use the exact same color thread when I do not do this.

 Fixing areas of a costume that are made from metal or plastic can be harder than repairing areas made from cloth.  Retailers and manufacturers can be contacted for exact replacements of damaged parts.  I once put a dent in my roman armor and found out the hard way that it could not be fixed by banging the dent out with a hammer.The last area you should look into is costume storage.  

 You will want to make sure that you store it with cedar so that moths will not destroy the fabric. Remember that moisture can be just as bad as moths so be sure to keep your costume dry as well.