The first magic trick that many beginners start with is the vanishing coin. The things you will need for this trick are, of course, a coin and a table to place it on. Place the coin in the center of the table and try to attract an audience for the trick. It's important with this trick, as in any magic trick, to be confident and have a flair for showmanship.

Keep your middle, index and ring finger close together, press on the coin and let it slide toward you. You will use the three fingers to hide the coin as you pull it in. Press the coin with your middle finger and slowly pull it toward you. When the coin reaches the edge of the table, allow it to fall into your lap.

Next press your thumb up against your middle finger to give the appearance that you are holding something. Keep your fingers close together and move your hand toward you and away from the table. Make circular motions with your thumb as if you are rubbing the coin. Slowly turn your hands out towards the audience while spreading out your fingers. If you've done it correctly, your friends will be astonished that the coin has disappeared.

This is a very basic trick but is one of the many magic tricks for beginners that anyone can do. You can pull this trick off without much practice but as you attempt more complex magic you'll need to practice more and more. You should always be trying to learn new tricks to add to your repertoire but don't neglect to hone the tricks you already have in your bag. There is no such thing as too much practice. You should also do some research to learn rules of the trade observed by professional magicians.

One rule to keep in mind is never show the same audience the same trick twice. This will give them too many opportunities to guess how it is done. If they discover how a trick is done, they tend to be less impressed by the rest of your show. You want to prolong the wonder and surprise and build on that with each successive trick. Also, you need to fight the temptation to tell them how the trick is done. This may be especially hard if the audience is made up of friends or family members. But keeping your secrets will enhance your performance and their magical experience.

A professional magician will never reveal his secrets, even the magic tricks for beginners. Magic is based on secrets, deception and slight of hand. The more you can keep your audience guessing the more entertained they will be. The best tricks create a mystery that your audience will be discussing and trying to solve for days after your performance.