Chances are you have seen a magician, such as Vitelli, Kris Angel, or David Blaine. Whether it was live or on television, magic has a way of reaching everyone. While you may credit their skills to endless hours of practicing or natural born talent, they undoubtedly chose the profession because that’s all that they were good at. WRONG! While Magicians may seem goofy, joyful, and entertaining, most of them are smarter than the average human being.

Okay, that is not saying much, however; in order to become a true professional Las Vegas magician one must have talent, logical thinking, and research abilities. In order to perform a magic trick one must carefully plan the procedure. Believe it or not, but most magicians are brilliant. How else could they escape a lion cage without opening the door or being eaten? Consider the risk that is involved with every maneuver. Magicians and illusionists alike utilize a variety of art and science skills.

Magic is a form of art, as the magician is performing in a theater, stage, or other venue. The way in which the stage, lighting, chairs, and props are setup is done purposely with an artistic style in mind. Everything is positioned as such that it all works together. How the audience is seated is directly correlated to the timing and positioning of the illusion. Magicians must ensure their stunts are executed with the utmost accuracy and precision to avoid error.

While science and art are important, there are a variety of skills and techniques a magician must acquire in order to perform any trick. Their techniques are a secret, however; most magicians utilize the human psyche as part of their methodology. In order to perform the tricks, the audience must be focusing on a particular aspect of the stage – usually a distraction. Those pretty dancers do more than dance; they serve as the main distraction for the magician. The distraction allows the magicians to perform their illusion without scrutiny.