The former How I Met Your Mother star has loved magic since he was a child—and he even showcased it as Barney on HIMYM. “I love magic because it provides an opportunity to do something that people feel is otherworldly, something that they don’t normally see, or can’t normally figure out in their own life.” What’s his advice for learning magic? Harris breaks it down:

  1. Research what kind of magic you want to learn. 2. Watch magic performances. 3. Buy a magic set. 4. Start practicing! He explains, “Practice, practice, practice!” In the video, Harris opens up more about his passion for magic and describes his craziest magic trick. Watch here: Next, hobbies to pick up!
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