Otherwise, the power of the effect is gone, and not only will the spectator feel
cheated that they were fooled into thinking you could perform a miracle, but
they will hate you for it. Any leverage you believed you would have gained by
revealing the secret will last a mere few seconds, and will be instantly
forgotten about as soon as they know how it’s done. If you had kept the secret,
they will forever be astonished by the effect.
2. Never perform the same trick twice
The first time a spectator sees an effect, they are watching to see what will
happen, to be amazed and entertained. The second time, they are trying to
work out how it has been done. When their focus has changed, they may see
the secret. This will not only destroy the trick for them, but they are usually
cruel enough to spoil it for others as well, and reveal the secret to everyone
they see. Ruining your act, and destroying the trick for anyone at the event
who has yet to see the effect. Avoid doing a trick more than once; they have
already seen the effect, how will performing it a second time be any different?
There isn’t any reason to do this, and it can only be disastrous for the
performer.
3. Practice, Practice, Practice!
Wait until you have perfected the effect before performing it. To perform a
trick un-prepared will most likely reveal the secret and make you look like an
idiot. Only when you are confident that you can perform the trick effectively
should you try it on real spectators.
Try performing in front of a mirror, and then to family members.
Don’t show your friends until it’s a little more polished.
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