Magician website changes

I have recently updated my website that now includes new pictures, content,
free magic tricks, videos and other interesting things.

Below is an update of the new pages:-

www.nickreade.com

General content on what the site contains.

http://www.nickreade.com/close_up_magician.htm

Details on booking and using a close up magician at your event or party

http://www.nickreade.com/cabaret_magician.htm

An ideal after dinner entertainment is booking a cabaret magician

http://www.nickreade.com/tradeshow_magician.htm

A trade show magician will attract more people to your exhibition stand.
More details can be found at the webpage above.

http://www.nickreade.com/product_launches.htm

Launch a product and use magic at roadshows and promotions

http://www.nickreade.com/wedding_magician.htm

A wedding magician provides excellent inter active entertainment
whilst guests wait during photos and then during the wedding meal.

http://www.nickreade.com/team_building.htm

Use a magician to add interest and make your team building event different.

http://www.nickreade.com/presenting.htm

Nick is able to present his blend of entertainment and add it to presentations
awards ceremonies and live events.

http://www.nickreade.com/magic_photo_gallery.htm

Find photos of magician Nick Reade at work

http://www.nickreade.com/magic_video.htm

A small clip of different magic and presenting performances.

http://www.nickreade.com/enquiries.htm

Enquire how you can book Nick for your event.

http://www.nickreade.com/free_magic_trick.htm

Find free magic tricks on this page

http://www.nickreade.com/links.htm

Find interesting links.

http://www.nickreade.com/news.htm

Find the latest news, music videos, jokes and more on this page.

http://www.nickreade.com/quotes.htm

See what people have said about Nick in the past

http://www.nickreade.com/adverts.htm

Adverts from partners abd some of my interests.

http://www.nickreade.com/sitemap.htm

All the webpages put together.

Hope you like the new pages. I will be up dating the free tricks and videos
on a regular basis.

Have fun.

Free Magic Trick - Coin-cidental

This free magic trick is called Coin-cidental.

This is a great mental coin effect you can do anywhere.

The effect of this free magic trick is :

From a small envelope, you remove a penny, a 5p and a 10p. You ask a spectator to choose one.
He says, "The penny!"

You say, "Great! Turn over the envelope!"

He does, and on the envelope is written, "I just knew you would choose the penny!"

To perform this free magic trick You Need:

A small envelope
A penny A 5p A 10p
Two small pieces of paper
A pen
Double-stick tape or paste Scissors
(Of course, you can substitute any three coins you wish!)

To prepare this free magic trick:

On the front of the envelope (the side without the seam), write "I just knew you would choose the penny!" in ink.

Then, take the small paper and cut it to about 3" x 3" square.
Write on it, "I just knew you would choose the 5p!" Fold it into quarters and put it into the envelope.

Lastly, on the back of the 10p, paste or tape a small piece of paper, that you've cut to the size of the 10p, onto the back of the 10p. On the paper, you would have written, "I knew you would choose me!"

To Perform this magic trick:

Take out the envelope — writing-side down, so no one can see the prediction.

Remove the three coins, being careful not to (a) expose the paper inside the envelope and (b) expose the prediction on the reverse side of the quarter.

Say, "Because I am a good judge of people, I can predict certain actions. For instance, with these three coins, I can predict certain outcomes."

Ask the spectator to point to one coin.

Now... there are three outcomes to this effect:

If he points to the penny, you say, "Ah! I knew it...!" You now gather up the three coins and at the same time say, "Turn over the envelope!" Deposit the coins in your pocket and pocket the envelope. (The prediction reads, "I just knew you would choose the penny!")

If he points to the 5p, you say, "Ah! I knew it...!" You reach into the envelope (without turning it over!) and pull out the folded prediction. Say, "Read this!" While he reads the paper, you gather up the three coins, dropping them into the envelope and pocket the envelope. (The prediction reads, "I just knew you would choose the 5p!")

If he points to the 10p, you say, "Ah! I knew it...! Please turn over the 10p!" (The prediction reads, "I knew you would choose me!") Then, just gather up the coins and drop them into the envelope which goes into your pocket.

A very nice mental magic trick that's extremely easy to do!

For more easy to do free magic tricks and or to book a magician check this link
http://www.nickreade.com

Christmas Party Entertainment

The party season is nearly upon on it's time to get planning your Christmas Party.

Interactive entertainment is a great way to start the evening off and having a close up magician is the ideal form of entertainment to get your guests laughing, enjoying themselves and being amazed at the same time.

Close up magicians compliment other stroll around entertainment.

After the initial drinks reception the magician can then work around the tables.

A table magician normally works up to when coffee is served or when the main entertainment or speeches start.

A table magician can normally cover about 8 - 10 tables within this period.

To find out more information and how a magician can help your event be extra special contact Nick now at http://www.nickreade.com

A Number Trick

A Number Trick

This is a very simple free magic trick that is very effective and can be done anywhere and can also be incorporated into other tricks.

The Trick: You write down your "prediction". Using some number calculations, the spectator arrives at the number 1,089. Your prediction and their number matches!

The Secret: of this free magic trick:

All you need for this free magic trick is a piece of paper and something to write with.Sometimes it is useful to have a calculator just in case someone needs some help with their addition and subtraction!!

Just jot down the number "1,089" on the paper, fold it up and drop it on the table in plain view.If you want write 'PREDICTION' on the outside if you want.

The Method of this free magic trick is very easy.
Give the spectator a piece of paper and a pencil. Tell them to write near the top of the paper a three-digit number, where all the numbers are different. Example: 289 or 302, not 303 or 555, etc. They must all be different. (It doesn't work if all the numbers are the same or if the number is symmetrical like 202.)

Tell them to reverse the three-digit number and if it is a larger number than the original one, to put it above the original number. If it is a smaller value, ask them to write it below the original number.
Tell them to subtract the smaller value from the larger value.

The next part is important: Ask them if the resulting number is a two- or three-digit number. If it's a two-digit number, you know that it's 99. But, just tell them to put a zero in front of the two-digit number. If the result is a three-digit number, just continue.

Tell them to reverse the digits of the resulting number and add both three-digit numbers together.
The result will always be 1,089.

Here are some examples
523
- 325
--------
198
+891
--------
1,089

817
- 718
--------
099
+ 990
--------
1,089

Booking now for all events magician Nick Reade

Link : http://www.nickreade.com

Free Magic Trick - The Next Card Is Yours

Free Magic Trick - The Next Card Is Yours

This Free Magic Trick is called 'The Next Card is Yours'.

This is very simple but effective magic trick.

The effect of this free magic trick is as follows: - The spectator chooses any card and agrees to bet and they think they are sure to win! You say that you will turn over each card and find their selected card. You turn over a number of cards going past their chosen selection and then reiterate the bet. Since you have gone past their card they believe you have done the trick wrong. You place one card down and tell them that the next card you turn over will be theirs. They accept the bet but you manage to turn over their card as the next card much to their surprise and your enjoyment.

The secret of this Free Magic Trick is as follows: - Ask the spectator to cut the cards anywhere and hand the other half to you. (At this point you take a look at the bottom card on that pile you have.) You can avoid the spectator handing you half the deck by getting a glimpse of the bottom card as you take them out of the card box or as you just play with them. If you use one of the last two methods you will now have two halves cut side by side on the table.

Ask the spectator to take a look at and remember the card on top of the pile that they cut too. Tell them to put their card back on the top of their pile and you put your half (the other half) with the card you remembered still on the bottom and set it on top of that pile. Now take the deck face down in your hand and give the cards one straight cut. Start to turn over cards face up onto the table one by one. Once you see your card, the next card will be theirs. Don't do anything. Just keep on dealing about 3-4 cards on top of that one. Now stop, put the next card face down on the table and say, "The next card I turnover will be yours, will you accept the bet?" They think you have gone wrong, as they have already seen their card go by. Now what you do is simply reach into the pile and turn their card face down and say "I told you the next card I turned over would be your".

For more free magic tricks check back here often or www.nickreade.com


Magician Nick Reade - Booking for All Events Now
Originally Posted on 25/05/2005 17:20:26
Content source: Manual Entry

What kind of magician can I hire?

What kind of magician can I hire?
What kind of magician can I hire?- Article by Nick Reade

Are you thinking of hiring a magician? There are various types of magic and magicians. Most magicians now specialise in a few areas of magic although some perform only one type.

Here is a general guide of what types of magician are available for a predominately adult audience although a good magician will take you back to being a child.

Close-up magic/ strolling / mix and mingle/ table magic can often be seen at cocktail parties, corporate events, banquets, wedding receptions and generally any party event where the magician mingles amongst the guests performing tricks and inter acting with guests. This is ideal for a reception and then when guests are seated at their tables and enjoying the meal.

Cabaret magic is a great way for a large or small audience to see some bigger or more involved magic tricks. Cabaret magic is suitable for most events but is most popular as an after dinner entertainment. Sometimes the close up magician will double up and also perform the cabaret. If you are looking for larger, flashy magic then it is ideal to hire an illusionist. Cabaret magic acts last between 20 and 40 minutes and normally perform for audiences of 20 to 600 however their are two rules that should be noted. The magician should be able to be seen and heard by everyone. Bear this in mind if booking after dinner entertainment in a hotel conference room. If you have lots of non English speaking guests you may prefer to have a silent magic act either manipulation or illusion however a comedy magician always plays well for an English speaking audience.

Corporations and companies are hiring magicians more and more to perform at Trade Shows and exhibitions. Magic is a great form of interactive entertainment where a message can also be presented in an interesting manner. The magician draws people to the exhibition space where the benefits and features of the product or service can be showcased. The magician can also present and provide suitable magic give aways that are branded for the company exhibiting.

For more information contact Nick at http://www.nickreade.com


Magician Nick Reade - Booking for All Events Now
Originally Posted on 24/05/2005 21:55:47
Content source: Manual Entry

Free Magic Trick - A Simple Trick

Free Magic Trick - A Simple Trick
This free magic trick is called A Simple Trick The effect of this free magic trick is: You ask the spectator to shuffle a deck of cards.You then ask him to name any two cards (just the name of the card, without the suit). After the spectator names two cards, you put your hand on the deck of cards, and concentrate hard on it. After a minute or so, you ask the spectator to turn over the deck of cards and fan through it. Astonishingly, the cards that he names are right next to each other. For this free magic trick you need: A deck of cards . To perform this free magic trick you really don't do anything!The only thing you have to do for this trick is to act like you are really concentrating very hard on the cards when you put your hand on them. This trick simply works! All by itself! This trick works by probability. When the spectator names two cards (remember to tell him not to name the suit), let's say Ace and Ten, he is really naming four cards of each kind since the suit is not specified. The theory is that out of those eight cards (Ace of Spades, Ace of Hearts, Ace of Clubs, Ace of Diamonds, Ten of Spades, Ten of Hearts, Ten of Clubs, Ten of Diamonds), at least one of the Aces in the deck will be next to one of the Tens. If you don't believe this give it a try! About 10% of the time, there may be a card between the Ace and the Ten. If that happens, simply tell the spectator that you are not concentrating hard enough. When you repeat the trick, it will work. You can never find a trick that's easier than this one! For more free magic tricks and to check out information on magicians and magic related products check out http://www.nickreade.com


Magician Nick Reade - Booking for All Events Now
Originally Posted on 23/05/2005 12:57:29
Content source: Manual Entry

Free Magic Trick - Reversed Card

This Free Magic Trick is called Reversed Card.

The effect of this Free Magic Trick is as follows:

You can use any packet of cards for this trick.
First ask a spectator to shuffle the pack and cut it into 2 piles. Then ask them to select one of the piles and you take the other. Turn your back to the spectator and ask them to select a card from the half of the pack that they are holding and to rememberit.Request that they then replace it on top of their pile of cards.

Turn round and place your half pack on top of theirs. Give the spectator the complete pack to hold behind their back.

Instruct them to take the bottom card and insert it somewhere near the top of the pack, the top card and insert it somewhere near the bottom of the pack and then finally, to take the top card, reverse it and place it somewhere near the centre. The spectator should then give the cards back to you. When the cards are spread out on the table, the card which they reversed will be next to (ie. to the left of) the card they selected.

This is the secret of this free magic trick.

After dividing the pack,turn your back to the spectactor, allowing them to select a card out of your view. At this time you take the opportunity to reverse (ie. turn face up) the bottom and second from top cards in your pile. When you place your pile of cards on top of the spectator's the trick is set and just needs to be followed as detailed above.

For more free magic tricks check back here and also at http://www.nickreade.com