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How much does magic tricks cost?

$51 buys all 3 essentials.

3 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission

Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick

$51

3 items, nothing rented

Against 247 hobbies

Below median

Cheaper than 71% of them. Median hobby: $84.

What each thing costs

Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.

Practice Mirror essential

mid $90top $89

$26

Coin Set for Magic essential

mid $60top $56

$19

Deck of Playing Cards essential

mid $9top $13

$7

All 3 essentials

$51

What you need

$51

Everything you need to start magic tricks. None of it is a big commitment.

Deck of Playing Cards

$7

A reliable deck of cards is the absolute cornerstone of most magic tricks. High-quality cards ensure smooth handling, accurate shuffles, and clean flourishes, which are crucial for convincing illusions.

Bicycle Rider Back Standard Playing Cards

mid $9top $13

Coin Set for Magic

$19

Specialized coins are designed with specific properties for coin magic, such as exact weight, perfect fit for shell coins, and sometimes magnetic properties, enabling baffling close-up illusions.

Crown Goods Magic Coin Set

mid $60top $56

Practice Mirror

$26

A dedicated mirror is indispensable for practicing sleight of hand and misdirection, allowing you to see exactly what your audience sees and refine your technique.

Mainstays Frameless Wall Mirror

mid $90top $89

Later, if you stay

Not needed to start. These are the upgrades that matter once the habit has stuck.

Thickening Agent for Sleight of Hand

$4

Substances like 'magic wax' or specialized grips help you adhere small objects to your hands or palms, enabling vanishes and reappearances that defy logic.

Chapstick Classic Lip Balm

mid $17top $22

Utility Gimmicks for Magic

$13

These are small, often hidden devices that enable specific magical effects, such as appearing or vanishing small items, or forcing a spectator's choice.

Loftus International Easy Magic Set #2 15 Tricks Novelty Item

mid $30top $140

Startup cost · all 247 hobbieslog scale
$1
$84
$1245
$51

Magic Tricks costs more to start than 29% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.

Cost questions

How much does Magic Tricks cost to start?

About $51 for the 3 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.

What does each thing cost for Magic Tricks?

Practice Mirror: from $26. Coin Set for Magic: from $19. Deck of Playing Cards: from $7.

Is Magic Tricks an expensive hobby?

Magic Tricks costs about $51 to start, dearer than 29% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this is one of the cheaper ones to get into.

What should I buy first for Magic Tricks?

deck of playing cards, coin set for magic, practice mirror — $51 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.

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