This is the guide I was looking for but couldn't find. It's called Beginner’s Guide to Magic Tricks. And here's just some of what's inside...
• All about Performing Magic – Important questions you need to take into consideration before deciding to perform magic for an audience. (page 7-14)
• Magic 101 - yes, this is the world's quickest & simplest "get up to speed" guide on performing magic tricks. (page 15)
• What to do when a magic trick fails. Plus, how to handle people who will criticize your magic shows (page 17)
• The 12 point checklist you need to ensure your magic act gets performed smoothly and without mistakes. (page 18)
• The professional magician’s secret of how to keep your audience from getting bored in between magic tricks during your show (page 20)
• The single most important thing (next to practicing your magic tricks) you must decide on BEFORE you even set foot on stage (done right – this will make your audience like you before you even begin performing!) (pages 24-26)
• How to get a willing audience to practice your magic tricks on so you can be near-perfect before performing for a live audience (this is also a great way to get constructive criticism without breaking down your self-esteem) (pages 29-30)
• How to tell, with laser-like precision, when your audience is losing interest in your act (knowing this will make sure you never have a bored audience again and it makes your magic tricks seem much more interesting!) (page 33-34)
• Why the hand is NOT quicker than the eye… and… the 5 things you should do to make your magic tricks more amazing (page 35-37)
• The 8 guidelines you must follow to avoid getting hurt… or even killed… when taking on dangerous illusions! (pages 38-40)
• 13 different EASY magic tricks, along with what props you’ll need… how to prepare for them… and of course how to perform them! (pages 43-59)
• 14 different magic tricks for the magician of the intermediate-to advanced level, how to perform them, the props you need and how prepare the tricks! (page 60-78)
• Plus much, much more!
This just scratches the surface of what's in the book.
I give you everything you need to really get started in your new hobby.