Celebrate National Magic Day with These Magical Must-Haves

Every year on Oct. 31, National Magic Day marks the anniversary of iconic magician Harry Houdini’s death.

Houdini was a brilliant escape artist and master of his craft. Since his passing in 1926, his legacy has inspired scores of aspiring and professional magicians across generations.

David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, David Blaine, and Criss Angel are some famous magicians of the modern era.

All of them, like their predecessor Houdini, started somewhere. From perfecting sleight of hand to performing mind-bending card tricks, levitation, and disappearing acts, mastering the art of illusion takes practice, patience, skill, and showmanship.

Magic is a fun hobby and timeless art. People of all ages can learn to do magic and entertain audiences — even if it’s just doing card tricks at the kitchen table or a school talent show. If you’ve been thinking about dabbling in magic or are an avid magic fan, here are some items to get you started.

Blue Panda Kid’s Magician Costume & Accessories Kit

For young aspiring magicians and fans, dressing up in a “stage costume” to practice tricks and do real or imaginary shows is half the fun. This Kid’s Magician Costume and Accessories Kit features a black magician’s hat, a black cape, a magic wand, a black bowtie, a pair of white gloves and a deck of playing cards. The costume is one-size and fits most children.

Young magicians will love dressing up to perform their magic show in this Kid’s Magician Costume for Boys and Girls. Kids can swirl their black cape, tap the magic hat with a magic wand, and show off card tricks with white gloves. The set also includes a rabbit puppet, a hidden compartment for the magic wand, and colored ribbons. The all-in-one magic costume fits most kids from age 3-9 years old.

Kids who are interested in practicing the art of illusion can learn a lot and put on a fantastic show with this amazing Mega Magic Set with over 75 Magic Ticks. The tricks teach various techniques, including some utilizing cups and balls. There’s an illusion box, mysterious coin case, ball and vase, magic wand, and more. Two special card decks are included with step-by-step instruction videos from a pro magician for each trick.

Acclaimed magician Joshua Jay takes readers inside the mind of magicians and reveals how they design tricks, captivate audiences, create illusions, and more in his book “How Magicians Think: Misdirection, Deception, and Why Magic Matters.”

In the fascinating account, Jay shares insights about the centuries-old craft that continues to wow audiences and spark passion in new magicians around the world.

The Classic Black Magician’s Hat is a staple in a magician’s wardrobe and act. From pulling out rabbits and long reams of scarves to making playing cards disappear, a magic hat plays a key role in many standard illusions. This stylish version features black satin trim around the brim for a more polished, sophisticated look.

There’s no better way to learn the fundamentals of magic than to practice them with a real magician. The Signature Tours Read My Mind: Learn the Art of Mentalism from a Magician gives you that exciting opportunity.

In the 30-minute online group session, you’ll learn how to read your friends’ minds from a pro magician. He’ll explain two effects: how to make an “amazing prediction” and how to do a “mental X-ray” via a card trick. After his discussion, you’ll recreate a trick yourself.

In this 30-minute Signature Tours livestream experience titled Trick or Magic? An Introduction to Illusion with a Professional Magician, you’ll participate in a live interactive magic demonstration with a magician in Argentina. He’ll perform an engaging show that’s packed with surprises. Afterward, he’ll explain how the “Spiritist Tattoo” trick works and then you’ll do the trick with your own deck of cards.

Card tricks are an alluring part of a magician’s repertoire. Many leave audience members shaking their heads in stunned disbelief. Now, you can learn how to do card tricks like a pro in this 30-minute group session Learn to Manipulate a Deck of Cards with a Professional Magician from Signature Tours.

Learn how to control a deck of cards and do impressive maneuvers like special cuts, mixes, splices, and more. You’ll come away with tricks to show friends and family — and you’ll stun them like the pros.

Expeke Women’s Magician Tailcoat Zatana Cosplay Jacket Tuxedo

If you’re a female magician and need show attire, this elegant Women’s Magician Tailcoat from Expeke does the trick. You’ll feel confident about your performance in the striking jacket. Add a black top hat, and you’ll be ready to go.

Magic is a craft and an art that takes time and patience to master. These magic essentials will help you look and feel like a pro. When you’re equipped, educated, and ready to go, you’ll start doing magic tricks for others before you can say, “Abracadabra!”