Micromagic or close-up magic or table magic is magic performed in an intimate setting usually no more than ten-foot (three-meters) distance from one's audience and is usually performed while sitting at a table.[1]
The vast majority of magicians around the world are micromagicians.
Micromagic can combine sleight-of-hand manipulations with flourishes.
Sleight-of-hand, also known as prestidigitation ("quick fingers") or léger de main (Fr., "lightness of hand"), is the set of techniques used by a micromagician to manipulate objects such as cards and coins secretly.[2]
Flourishes are an example of skill rather than of illusion or deceit. It is the equivalent of juggling to a juggler.[3] The two principle forms of micromagic are card tricks and coin tricks but any small item can be used for sleight-of-hand performances including dice, bottle caps, sugar cubes, pebbles, pens and cups and balls.[4] It's not uncommon for micromagicians to combine several of these objects in a single trick. Famous micromagician, Johnny Ace Palmer produces baby chicks in his cups and balls routine.
Famous Micromagicians
Micromagic Tricks
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