| When I took an interest on the subject of magicians, I | | | | would probably determine the type of costume you |
| immediately went to the internet to see what | | | | would wear; meaning if you use your arms a lot then |
| something like this would cost. What types of items | | | | you would not want to wear something restrictive. |
| were available for the costumes or accessories? If | | | | There were also numerous books, DVDs and even |
| any literature was available that could be purchased | | | | music that you could use in the background for your |
| so it could be read to get a better feel for the | | | | show. It was nice to see that there is a large selection |
| profession. Wow, there is a ton of information out | | | | of reference materials. In reviewing some of the |
| there, so I started looking at the costumes and you | | | | websites for props they range anywhere from the |
| have your basic cape, top hat and wand for men and | | | | wand, 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 like | | | | mention. |
| 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 is | | | | and for someone starting out and wanting to do this |
| seen in jeans and T-shirt, like they say, "to each their | | | | as a hobby they would be able to add pieces quickly. |
| own". It gives you more of a selection and allows you | | | | For example, a prop like the balancing coins would be |
| to create your own look. Although, I have to admit the | | | | in 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 than | | | | in the market for a unique gift you may want to look at |
| others and some appeared to be more comfortable to | | | | a magic shop. |
| wear. Depending on the acts you do in your show | | | | |