Do Magicians Still Use Magic Words?
As you have watched magicians on television or in person, you may have noticed that many of them don’t use magic words. They simply perform the tricks. Some contemporary magicians don’t use magic words. They think the tricks speak for themselves. Since there isn’t much belief any more that incantations make the magic trick real, many magicians no longer bother with them, but using magic words can make make your show more mysterious – and much more entertaining. Magicians use magic words to alert the audience to the punch line of the trick. You may want to use theatrical terms like ‘Abracadabra!’ ‘Alakazam!’ and ‘Presto Chango!’ Some magicians prefer to use more common terms, such as ‘Ta Da!’ and ‘Are you ready?’ Or you may come up with your own magic words. Get the Audience Involved You can use a special word in your show and ask the audience to participate by saying the word with you. For instance, just before the finale of a trick you might ask “Are you ready?” and then announce “Ta
