Elaborate stunts and illusions. Beautiful assistants. A crew of well trained exotic animals. In addition to stunts and illusions, you need to understand the basics. Here is what you need to know to become a magician. Learn the Basics. Learning the basic techniques is very important. Get a Mentor. In your road to becoming a magician, getting a mentor can be a tremendous help. Go to School. Yes, there are magic schools. What Kind of Magician? What kind of magician do you want to be? Each successful magician out there has some kind of niche. Your Tricks. Stage presence. Being a technical magician won’t get you far. You need to develop a stage presence.