There are few things that mesmerize and entertain people more engagingly that a gifted performer who is on top of his craft. And of all the performers, from singers to dancers to actors, none can deliver their gift to the audience with such incredible precision as magicians.

If you've ever wanted to learn magic tricks, but thought it too difficult or time consuming, then I've got great news. Learning magic has never been easier. With just a few hours practice, you'll be mesmerizing crowds of people in no time. You'll need three basic skill sets to get you started.

The first kind of trick that you'll need to learn is the basic skills of sleight of hand. This a most versatile skill that you can use with any small household object. Cards, coins, rings, and other jewelry are perfect for this, and never cease to amaze people.

Another wonderful skill to add to your repertoire is cold reading. This gives you the appearance of having psychic skills, and will mesmerize people beyond compare. This is easy to learn and is largely based on some simple principles of psychology.

Once you've got these two down, then you will need to learn the skill that is perhaps the most important of all. Public speaking. Public speaking skills are absolutely necessary, as half of the trick is the story that you weave to go along with it. If you can captivate your audience with a mesmerizing story at the same time as doing a halfway decent trick, you'll be amazed at the effect you'll have on people.

Just these few skills will take you further than you ever thought possible. A combination of these techniques will give you the powerful ability to capture and lead the imagination of entire rooms, giving you a taste of true power.