Magicians - Costumes and Accessories

When I took an interest on the subject of magicians, Iwould probably determine the type of costume you
immediately went to the internet to see whatwould wear; meaning if you use your arms a lot then
something like this would cost. What types of itemsyou would not want to wear something restrictive.
were available for the costumes or accessories? IfThere were also numerous books, DVDs and even
any literature was available that could be purchasedmusic that you could use in the background for your
so it could be read to get a better feel for theshow. It was nice to see that there is a large selection
profession. Wow, there is a ton of information outof reference materials. In reviewing some of the
there, so I started looking at the costumes and youwebsites for props they range anywhere from the
have your basic cape, top hat and wand for men andwand, to rabbits, to glowing balls, sponge balls, bronze
for a woman or an assistant the sky is the limit.hoops, cards and other things that are too funny to
So it gave me a little insight on why magicians likemention.
Houdini or Copperfield would wear jackets and pants.What was a relief to find is these things are affordable
Vitelli normally wears a black suit and David Blaine isand for someone starting out and wanting to do this
seen in jeans and T-shirt, like they say, "to each theiras a hobby they would be able to add pieces quickly.
own". It gives you more of a selection and allows youFor example, a prop like the balancing coins would be
to create your own look. Although, I have to admit thein the price range of fifteen dollars and that was just a
little boys costume is very cute.price from one website. In fact, the next time you are
Some outfits seen on the magicians were flashier thanin the market for a unique gift you may want to look at
others and some appeared to be more comfortable toa magic shop.
wear. Depending on the acts you do in your show