| The Classics of Magic |
| Buyers Guide to the Linking Rings |
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By Joesph Capaul
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On a recent trip to a magic shop, I had the opportunity to observe two boys on a mission to buy some magic apparatus. One of the boys was interested in a set of Linking Rings, while the other boy did his best to discourage this purchase. “Everyone knows how it works”, he kept insisting.
While the dealer did his best to make the sale, he eventually failed. This is a shame, and happens to classic magic far too often.
I am aware of the arguments against using classic effects. The Valentinos, and the Beckers have exposed the secret on national television, videos, and books as well as exposure from countless magic sets over the years.
Let’s change our thinking.
So why would any magician, be interested in learning this effect? The answer is very simple:
The Linking Rings, like the Cups and Balls, is a complete graduate course in magic. Presentation and misdirection are the staples of a good ring routine, and the presentation principals apply equally to any magic you perform which teachers the entire foundation of magic as a whole.
Learn to do it your way.
As you have undoubtedly have heard many times before, don’t copy other performers material. Some of the recommended sources I will cite are routines, routines developed over many hard hours of trial and error.
While all the routines are excellent sources to draw from don’t fall into the trap of cloning someone else’s material. Make it your own, explore all the available information and develop your own routine.
If there is a magic club in your area, join it. Every club will always have members knowledgeable, able and willing to help you with your magic.
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