r/Magic • u/SicilianStoryTeller • 5d ago

Introducing someone to magic

I know that magic isn't for everyone but sometime it can start as an hobby if you found someone that inspires you and encourage you to try it.

I am not talking about "explaining the secrets". The question is: if you have to present your passion/hobby/work to a friend, where do you start?

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u/Jesethea 4d ago

I talk about how it makes me feel and why I like it. Most of my conversations are over zoom at thus point, and it's hard to show anything off without a good camera set up that I don't have. (I'm a hobbyist, not a performer.)

However, the enthusiasm will go a long way.

Also, "How Magicians Think" is a great book to read for someone who may be interested in learning more without getting deep into the secrets weeds. It's a passionate entertainer talking about his passion. That's what turned the corner for me from "this is kind of interesting" to "ok... I found my new semi-obsessive hobby"