Practice Playbook

The Practice Playbook is a strategic, highly structured, and inspiring guide dedicated entirely to one of the most essential yet overlooked aspects of magic: practice. Written by professional magician Eric Yuhasz, this book is a complete system to transform how magicians rehearse, learn, and refine their magic—whether they are amateurs or seasoned professionals. Born from years of personal refinement, performance challenges, and pedagogical thinking, this book provides readers with a solid framework to make practice not only more efficient but more meaningful and motivating. It combines theory, exercises, templates, and practical tools that help magicians move from casual repetition to purposeful mastery. Far from being a list of tricks or technical moves, The Practice Playbook is about building habits, discipline, confidence, and a clear path to becoming the magician you truly want to be. It’s a mindset shift—backed by actionable advice and a coaching spirit. This book is not about teaching specific tricks—it’s about teaching you how to master the effects you already perform, and how to internalize new ones more effectively. The magic happens in how you rehearse. Whether you perform close-up, stage, mentalism, or manipulation, the tools in this book help you: Improve timing and flow Make sleights invisible through repetition Refine scripting and audience management Identify and eliminate weak points Simulate real-world conditions The "effects" of this system are long-term transformation, increased confidence, better retention, and cleaner, stronger performances. Table of Content The Practice Playbook is structured around a clear progression. Here's an overview of the core content: Why Practice?This opening chapter sets the tone by explaining why practice matters—and why most magicians don’t do it well. It dispels myths and reframes practice as creative exploration, not boring repetition. The Four Practice ModesEric introduces four key modes: Skill Practice, Script Rehearsal, Run-Throughs, and Performances. Each is explained in detail with its own purpose, benefits, and tools to help magicians structure their rehearsal time effectively. The Practice TemplateThis is the core of the system: a reusable, customizable template that guides your session. It ensures every practice block is intentional, trackable, and goal-oriented. The Practice LabA space for creative testing and discovery. Eric shares techniques to simulate real-world stress, receive feedback, and explore variations of routines safely. The Confidence CycleThis chapter addresses the emotional side of practice: fear, doubt, stage fright. It offers mental models to build lasting confidence through preparation and action. Habits, Tracking & GrowthTips and strategies for turning practice into a routine habit. Includes tools for self-assessment, tracking progress, and staying motivated. The 30-Day Practice ChallengeA full month of structured daily exercises, focusing on different themes: scripting, sleights, flow, misdirection, etc. It’s a step-by-step journey to reboot your relationship with practice. Highlights First of its Kind: There are countless books on tricks, but almost none on how to practice magic effectively. This is the missing piece in most magicians’ libraries. Structured System: Not just theory—this book gives you templates, frameworks, and checklists that are ready to use. Universal Relevance: Applies to all styles of magic and levels of experience. Coaching Tone: Eric writes like a mentor, guiding readers with honesty, motivation, and realism. Performance-Oriented: Every chapter is rooted in the real-world needs of working magicians—how to rehearse smarter, perform stronger, and grow faster