Before we begin, it will be helpful to remember that just because these are quick magic tricks, does not mean they don't involve a level of commitment on your part. With all tricks, a solid understanding of the principles involved in the illusion, as well as some time spent practicing, will go a long way toward perfecting your performance. Quick magic tricks never mean a sacrifice in quality.

1) Mind Reading

This trick is very easy to master and will give new magicians a boost of confidence when they see the surprise on the faces of those in the audience. For this quick magic trick, you will need 9 coins, a friend and some practice. The general idea is that you will be able to tell which coin was selected by reading the person's mind.

Arrange the coins in a pattern of 3 across by 3 down. Your friend should have a coaster and a drink nearby. With your eyes closed, or your back to the audience, ask someone to point to a coin. Your friend will then move his glass to a corresponding part of the coaster, whether it's top left, bottom right etc. You will then look into the eyes of the person who selected the coin and be able to identify it immediately.

This is a fun and one of the very quick magic tricks. Someone may figure out the secret, but until they do, your mind reading abilities will be applauded.

2) Ice Breath

Dragons breathe fire, but can you breathe ice? In this quick magic tricks, you need a cup that you can not see through, a few ice cubes and a small amount of water. The idea is that you will breathe on the water and turn it into ice.

The key to this trick is in the preparation. Place a sponge at the bottom of the cup and put the ice cubes on top. Now, you're ready to face the audience. Tell them you will pour water into the cup and make ice. Put about an inch of water in the cup and blow. Wait a few seconds and then dump out the ice cubes.

This quick magic tricks relies on the principles of a sponge. When you pour the water into the cup, the sponge will absorb it, leaving only the ice cubes. This is amazing and amazingly simple to perform.

3) Crafty Card Trick

With a deck of cards, you can do quick magic tricks anytime and anywhere. Before facing the audience, place all four sixes on top of the deck. Count them out into one pile. Next, count out six cards and lay them in a separate pile.

Tell you audience you will predict which pile they will select. Write the piles of sixes on a paper and lay it face down on the table. Have your friend choose a pile. Whatever pile is chosen will have sixes, either the four cards with the sixes from each suit or a pile containing six cards.

Have fun trying these quick magic tricks!

To perform professional magic tricks, first develop a professional attitude and then practice until your skills are of professional quality. Remember that a professional is merely someone who has studied and mastered his subject.

In the case of magic, anyone can reach this level with a determined commitment and a desire to be the best they can be. Before going onstage, repeatedly practice your act offstage. And then listen to the applause that you will conjure up!