Magic Tricks

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Which magic tricks do you know of?

A magician’s craft depends on mystery. We have talked to magician Jason Smith.

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Reporter: Hello, Jason. Now, tell us: When did you realise that you wanted to become a magician? Jason: I first saw a magician when I was 12 years old at a local show. I don’t remember any of the tricks I saw. All I remember is the magician saying that if we were interested in magic, we should check out tricks on the Internet. That’s what I did! My parents thought it would be a fad that would wear off, but the fad hasn’t worn off yet! depends on avhenger av fad påfunn worn off her: gått over Vurderingseksemplar

Reporter: Why do you like being a magician? Jason: I want to surprise and amaze my audience. I want them to think: How did he do that trick? To be able to do a difficult trick is really satisfying. Reporter: Why don’t magicians reveal their secrets? Jason: Part of the fun with magic is the mystery. If you know how the trick is done, you can still enjoy it, but it is not the same. Reporter: How do you handle stressful situations? Jason: I prepare the best I can. Some tricks or illusions will take months and months to prepare and learn. I can do them in my sleep before they make it into the show! The moments before the show are the most stressful for me. Once I’m on stage, all the jitters go away and it’s all about entertaining the audience. Reporter: What is your favourite magic trick? Jason: If I have to pick one, I would say it’s “The Multiple Card

Selection Routine”. It is always a hit with audiences because it gives them multiple moments of amazement. For the magician, it shows that you are an expert with cards. Reporter: Who is your role model as a magician? Jason: That is an easy question: David Copperfield. I think he might be the best magician of all times. Reporter: Thank you for your time! I am really looking forward to seeing your next show. Magicians use illusions to trick your eyes and brains into seeing what is not really there.

After reading Did you hear about the angry magician? He pulled his hare out.

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a How does Jason describe the feeling he gets when he performs? b Why is magic a mystery? c Find a different word for “fade” in the text. d Find a different word for “nervousness” in the text.

Talk about it!

a Do you like watching magic tricks? Why or why not? b Have you ever tried to do magic tricks? What was easy or what was difficult?