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Just a small request, I am sorry if this post appears else where but I could not find it.
I am learning magic myself and have shown a few basic tricks to my niece who is really good. I would like to get her a kit for christmas and was just not sure if Marvin's kits were a bit too advanced.
If anyone knows of a kit that would be good for her please let me know.

AS someone who was first introduced to magic through a Marvin's kit (too many years that I care to remember ), I would recommend starting off with one of these kits.

I think that they would be very suitable for a 7 year old.

Marvin's stuff is fine.

I bought one a couple of years back for my 8 year old brother ... i wouldnt say it was too advance atall ... infact i think he found it all a little patronising, its all pretty cheaply made gimicks and things.

I too had a Marvin kit when i was young and its probably what planted the magic bean in my head ... it hasn't had a similar effect on my brother ... he would much rather learn proper card/coin magic.

I'm sure i saw a pack of mini-bikes a while back which would fit thier hands a little better.

might be a nice addition to give them aswell as the marvin kit.

I think it was on elusiionist.com but I'm not sure.

Rob

The Stephen Mulhearn pocket money trick asr extremely good value albeit like Mrvin a little cheaply made. There are six boxes of street magic trick which the Works retail at 99p and these are extremely good value for money and give the idea (still cheap stuff of course).

Try any (or all) and if the bug catches get ready for a junior CUPS epidemic - we have one in our household!

Vic

yes i think so

The basic Marvins magic kits are ideal for this age group. If you buy her one of these she should have no trouble with the moves as all Marvins stuff comes with easy to read simple to follow instructions. If she does struggle with anything then I'm sure you would be able to give a helping hand should the need arise.
If she does 'get the bug' then she could always progress to the executive range that Marvins do. There are some really nice effects and they have the advantage of looking like quality props but still being quite reasonable in price.

Cheap can be just as impressive as expensive when the secret is learned and the trick is presented corerectly!

Yes, they are good and quite easy, but they might need help like I did with it when I was younger because I couldn't read! I was 6 or something when I got my first kit, so these are excellent!

Just make sure it's got the cups and balls in it

Marvins tricks are really good starters, I still do a couple when the audience isn't likely to know them!

I still use my Marvin's Great British Coin Trick from time to time, just for fun.

The only problem I have with Marvin, is the quality of the playing cards they produce. However, this is a minor problem. Overall I find the Marvin's products to be wonderful. I bought a set for my 7 year old nephew, and he understood the instructions with little help needed from me.

Fantastic products, and easily one of the best options for magic for younger children.

Thank you all for your advice. A Marvin's kit it is, and thank you for the idea about the small cards for little hands great idea.

ooo I remember those days with the marvin kits..brings back great memories.. ok i make myself sounds really old well im not lol..and yeah do get her one great way to start her off on he *Magical* journery of Magic

-K