Magic 101

Kent Cummins, founder and Executive Director of The Kent Cummins Magic Camp in Austin, Texas, teaches the 5 rules followed by all magicians...and then shows you how to pull a coin out of someone's ear!

"The Fantastic Kent Cummins" has been a magician for more than fifty-five years, having made the commitment before starting school in his home town of Del Rio, Texas. Opening a Gilbert "Mysto Magic" set from his dad for Christmas, Kent went into his room, closed the door, opened the box of miracles and said to himself, "I'm going to be a magician!"

His interest in magic led to an interest in other performing arts, especially puppetry and juggling. He even played in a rock and roll band (back when fifties music was still top 40)! Entertainment gave Kent a wholesome hobby as well as a source of income, and it helped pay his way through college at Louisiana State University. Even while still...

I Heart Magic!

03/20/2008

~ Tina

I love learning and watching magic tricks. This lesson is great for learning some of the basics and rules, while being pretty entertaining.

magic hook!

06/19/2007

~ hytechteach

Great job making a vid that was interesting, informative, hookish, and entertaining. I want to see more. I'm sure you'll be successful on Mindbites.com... keep on creating and look forward to many more!

Awesome Magic Video!

06/04/2007

~ Ellen

I really liked this video- thought it was very informative, friendly and personable. I was very engaged the entire time and am looking forward to watching the next one.

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