As a parent, you want to encourage your child to chose activities that will nurture their personal development and retain their interest. Although every child is unique, magic is a pastime that appeals to many across varying age groups. Learning, practicing, and performing card tricks or simple sleight of hand maneuvers is not only fun, but it can also be advantageous in the long run. Here are a few surprising skills your child will develop by learning to be a magician.

Why Become a Magician?

1. Dexterity

Most magic tricks require deft fingers, especially those involving cards or coins. As they practice these types of tricks, kids are honing their dexterity. This skill is essential for writing, drawing, typing, and playing an instrument. Given the reports of children increasingly struggling with this skill, practicing tasks that improve precision grip could give your child an advantage. 

2. Perseverance

Performing magic tricks also requires a significant amount of practice, which teaches perseverance. Their first attempts will likely be sloppy, but eventually, with persistence and discipline, your child will see their hard work pay off as they improve.

3. Communication

When performing for you, other family members, or friends, your magician-in-training must also work on their communication skills. Creating an engaging and impressive routine goes beyond public speaking, too—it requires developing emotional intelligence to help you read the room and adjust your act on the fly.

4. Confidence

With every new trick learned, your child will become more confident. This confidence will carry over to both their social skills and self-motivation. If you have a shy, introverted child, magic can serve as a self-esteem boost as well as an icebreaker when meeting new people. 

5. Creativity 

Finally, being a successful magician requires ingenuity. Once your child has mastered how a trick is done, they’re encouraged to find creative ways to make it their own. This requires them to think outside the box and think of new ways to surprise the audience.

 

If you want your child to learn magic from the best, contact Marco the Magician. Based out of New York City, this magician has over 40 5-star reviews on Google and specializes in for kid's parties, including birthdays and bar mitzvahs. His course "Freakout Your Friends!" is specifically geared for children so that they can hone their skills at their own pace. If you have any questions, or you want to book him for a show, call (212) 502-0148 or send him a message through his website or Facebook page.