Magician Fancy Dress - one of the most magical images for the carnival

Modern holiday stores offer their customers a huge range of all kinds of carnival accessories and ready-made masquerade costumes. Today you can buy an outfit of any fairy-tale character. But is it possible to claim originality by choosing a factory-made costume for a masquerade? Much more interesting to do it yourself. How to make a magician costume?

The top hat is the main accessory of the illusionist

What element makes a magician's outfit recognizable? That's right - it's a top hat, always big and tall, the one from which the most famous masters of illusions take out rabbits, scarves and other interesting items.

The easiest way to make such a hat is from very thick paper (such as whatman paper) or flexible cardboard. Cut out a rectangle - this will be the long part of the hat. Fold a cylinder out of it, fix it using glue, tape or a stapler. Cut out the topcircle corresponding to the diameter of the cylinder. Glue on one side of the workpiece. Next, you need to make the fields of the headdress. To do this, circle the existing cylinder on paper. And then around draw another circle with a larger diameter. Cut out this element and glue it in place.

The top hat is ready, but your magician's costume will turn out to be completely uninteresting if you do not decorate the hat. Paint the headdress with paint, cover with a cloth or paste over with colored paper. Before decorating the hat, decide on the main color of the outfit. The traditional magician's costume is kept in dark colors with bright accents. If you wish, you can make this outfit more vivid and original.

Making a magician's cape

Many illusionists take to the stage in a cape to create a more mysterious image. Such a spectacular accessory is easy to make with your own hands. Take a piece of fabric of a suitable size and cut out a rectangle. The mantle can be mid-thigh length or fall below the knees. When cutting material, consider the height of the model.

If you need to make a magician's costume as quickly as possible, choose a material for the cape, the edges of which do not crumble without special treatment. A ribbon must be sewn into the upper part of the rectangle, thanks to which the mantle will be tied around the neck. When time allows and the quality of the finished suit is important, do not be too lazy to process all the edges of the future raincoat.

Interesting idea: a magician's robe can be taken from any other suitable masqueradeattire. If your home dressing room has a superhero or stargazer costume, try on his cape along with the top hat. And it is quite possible that you won’t have to make anything special.

Basic clothes

So, we have the two most important elements for the illusionist's outfit - a top hat and a mantle. The rest of the things to create a fancy dress are sure to be in your wardrobe. Take dress pants and a shirt. It is very good if there is also a vest from a three-piece suit, but you can do without it. Choose basic clothes that match the main color of the fancy dress. If you made a magician's costume with your own hands in a bright color, and it is difficult to find the same trousers and shirt, they can be plain black. A good option is also an eternal classic: dark bottom, white top. Don't forget to pair simple black dress shoes to complement your suit.

Important accessories and useful props

Don't know what else to add to a magician's costume? Photos of famous illusionists can help you come up with interesting ideas. Many famous magicians complemented their stage attire with bow ties. And this is a great idea to repeat at home. You can make the image more expressive by picking up thin white gloves.

If you are making a New Year's magician costume for a children's party, it is appropriate to decorate it with tinsel and shiny elements. For a serious adult illusionist costume, any accessories that emphasize the classic style are suitable. When making a costume, think about whether you willyou perform magic tricks on holiday? If so, you should carefully rehearse them and pick up all the necessary props for such magic.

Should a magician be able to perform tricks?

An interesting addition to the illusionist's masquerade outfit will be a deck of playing cards, multi-colored scarves or a magic wand. It would be useful to learn a few simple tricks on the eve of the masquerade. Believe me, even a small child can show the disappearance of a coin or a playing card.

If you are making a magician costume for a boy of school age, you can prepare some more complex numbers and arrange a mini-performance at the holiday. However, if you do not want to show tricks, this is not necessary. At any costume party or holiday, the most important thing is that the costume is original and fits well.