Things You'll Need:
- Magician costume
- Supplies for children's magic tricks
- Flyers
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Step 1
Learn several simple coin or card tricks and practice them daily. Once you have mastered them, add more simple tricks.
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Step 2
Research and learn magic tricks that have special appeal for children and are used by people who want to become children's magicians. Children enjoy many card and coin tricks and tricks using appearing scarves, flowers and disappearing objects. There are also many kid-friendly products on the market, such as magic coloring books, magic crayons and balls and cups. Most tricks that are short, colorful and make noise are great for kids.
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Step 3
Create your magician persona. Develop a unique and colorful costume that you will wear to every performance. Make up a fun name that you can use to advertise and introduce yourself. This is key to being able to become a children's magician.
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Step 4
Practice your routine on children in your family or by volunteering to put on a show for a local children's organization or hospital. These practices will help you be more prepared for any mishaps that may take place during a real show and will help you see whether any of your tricks still need work.
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Step 5
Advertise your services as a magician. If you have children of your own, spread the word verbally to fellow parents. Create colorful flyers, complete with pull-off tabs with your phone number, by including how long your show is, the names of some of the tricks you will perform and a picture of yourself in your costume. Placing these flyers in strategic places, such as local grocery stores, churches, schools and libraries, may help you drum up more business.
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Step 6
Set prices for your shows before you receive any calls asking for your services. Ask about the ages and special needs of any of the children that you will be performing for so you can adjust your program accordingly.
