http://www.conjuror.com/magictricks/freetricks.shtml

Her you go! Lots of basic free tricks that will amaze them. Have fun!

My son was an amateur magician and we spent many a Sunday in the Empire State Building where the world's most famous magic store used to be - can't for the life of it remember the name. "Pick a card. Any card", a phrase that still sends me running screaming for cover.

But like folkies, magicians tend to be a very supportive and generous group. I was always amazed at the patience and encouragement they offered everyone who showed an interest.