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Magic ! An illusion…

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Magic , which encompasses the subgenres of illusion, stage magic, and close up magic, among others, is a performing art in which audiences are entertained by tricks, effects, or illusions of seemingly impossible feats, using natural means.



Observe, all these points before you start practicing Magic;
1. As a magician you should face the audience with a smile on your face, cracking jokes and fluent language.
2. Be confident with your presentation, without stage fear. Presentation depends upon the performer.
3. You may need to face many kind of audience, tough people, naughty boys and many questions you should be ready with your answers.
4. Practice the magic several times before stage presentation. As “Practice Makes Man Perfect.”
5. Practices should be done in front of the mirror which will make your mistakes visible.
6. Watch as many magic shows as possible and study their manners.
7. Preserve your magic items and chemicals in a safe place properly locked.
8. Be careful while you handle chemicals, blades, knifes, fire. Read instructions thoroughly.
9. Chemical tricks should be done in adult supervision only. If a child is practicing magic tricks then, it’s parent or supervisor should be there to observe him.
10. Never neglect the small tricks. These are often most mystifying than stage illusions .
11. Accidents may occur, while performing chemical tricks be careful.
12. Mistakes do occur while doing magic but you must have the talent to divert the concentration of the audience.
13. The more you perform, the more you learn about the Magic and mind of the audience.
14. Join in a reputed Magic circle, read Magic journals, Magic Magazines.
15. Never repeat the same tricks before the same audience.
16. It is better to present the show with least number of assistants.
17. Self-confidence is important for the performer to present without hesitation.
18. Magic is a skill, wonderful art, else there are no psychic powers, super natural powers it is all illusion that is created by the magician.
19. Train your assistants perfectly else you have to be ashamed before the audience.
20. A magician must win the audience’s mind, to create a perfect illusion.
21. Never criticize other’s performances in your shows.
22. Never prove that, what magic you are performing is because of God or such superstitious beliefs. Show people that, there are people who are exploiting poor and innocent people in the name of God and showing some tricks .
23. Make a list of your performance item wise.
24. Choose your dialogues carefully and then talk neatly.
25. Never under estimate the audience. They are more clever than you. People may vary in their expressions, everyone’s reactions will be different.
26. Carry few pocket tricks with you, when you attend small functions, parties and picnics with your simple tricks you can entertain every one.
27. Do not apply lengthy procedure’s because audience do not have patience to watch So.
28. Better you perform happy half an hour than two dull hours.
29. After one show rearrange your tricks for the next show, it is a good habit.
30. Always have at least one spare item for your trick for emergency.
31. The place you choose for giving performance should be clean. Arrange your items neatly and your dress should also be suitable for the magician look.
32. Pack up your items as soon as to show is completed, otherwise curious person may tamper with it.
33. Say to people you have no Mantras or Tantras in your show . This truth may attract more audience for your show .
34. When you read good magic books or observe shows of other magicians note down the particular points neatly .
35. Finally , education is important; for your passion do not spoil your educational future.

Mysteries (II)

Part one was : http://eduindexnews.com/2020/09/14/bermuda-triangle-and-other-mysteries/

• Indian rope trick

India is a land of countless mysteries that have puzzled the rest of the world. Perhaps the most enduring of these mysteries is that of the ‘Indian rope trick’. In the classic version of Indian rope trick, a rope is thrown into the air where it remains rigid. A young boy then climbs the rope, only to disappear at the top. The performer quickly follows him only to disappear when he reaches the top of the vertical rope! Shortly after, pieces of the boy’s body fall from the sky and land on the ground at the bottom of the rope. A few seconds later, the performer is seen climbing down the rope with a blood stained knife in his hand. On reaching firm ground, the performer utters a magic word and the rope falls limp to the ground. He then gathers up the pieces of the boy’s body and bundles them under a sheet. Within seconds, the sheet is lifted and the boy appears completely whole and unharmed! Travellers to India have described this amazing trick for over 600 years, but there is considerable doubt as to whether the trick is fact or fantasy.

• Shroud of Turin

The shroud of Turin is reputedly the cloth in which Jesus Christ was wrapped and buried. The shroud is 4.34 meters long and it bears the image of a man with wounds similar to those suffered by Jesus Christ. The shroud is unquestionably old. Its history is known from the year 1357, when it surfaced in the tiny village of Lirey, France. Today, it is kept in a silver chest in the Cathedral of Saint John, the Baptist in Turin, Italy, where it has been since 1578.

Does the shroud really show the face of Jesus? No one really knows. Although, many scientists have expressed doubts about the accuracy of the image, millions believe it to be divine and it has been a religious relic since the middle ages.

• Loch Ness monster

As far back as the 17th century, people have reported seeing a monster in the Loch Ness in Scotland. Loch means lake in Scotland. This is the largest freshwater lake in the UK. But, rather than being known for its size, it is famous for the mysterious legend of the Loch Ness monster or Nessie.

For thousands of years, people have reported catching glimpse of a huge creature. This creature is said to have a small head, a long neck and an immense body with flippers. Some people have shared photos they claim to have taken of this huge creature. The legend is so great that even scientists have been intrigued and many have conducted experiments and come up with theories to try and explain what people could be witnessing.

One explanation is that the monster could be a prehistoric creature called plesiosaur, an animal that has been considered to be extinct. Maybe one of these creatures managed to survive in the Loch Ness Lake, who knows?

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