How to Be a Magician's Assistant

Becoming a magician's assistant can be a very glamorous position. Learning the secrets of someone's most prized tricks is a respected and serious responsibility. However, it's helpful to know a few basic steps before beginning your journey toward becoming an assistant. Here are some steps to help you start your career in magic. Read on to learn how to be a magician's assistant.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Search want ads and job listings for magician's assistant openings. Typically, magicians want someone fairly small and that doesn't weigh a lot, given the nature of the tricks they perform.

2. Visit local amusement parks' human resource departments to inquire whether they are looking for any help in their magic show acts. Be congenial, but also have an air of mystique about yourself.

3. Audition for the magician, presenting yourself in a theatrical way. Ask him what he wants from an assistant, and let him know that you can be any way he wants you to be during performances.

4. Choose your words carefully during your interview. This can indicate your ability to keep your mouth shut. Inquire whether compensation is based on a show-by-show bases or on a weekly basis.

5. Keep the secrets of your magician well. This can ensure the longevity of your career as a magician's assistant. Join the magician's union; it often takes in the assistants as well.

Tips & Warnings

• Starting as an assistant's assistant is often a way to get started in the industry. Don't be afraid to take any job that's close to the magicians until you gain their trust.

Resources

• Helpful Site About the Magic Industry
• More Info on the Society of American Magicians Website