What is the best bird for magic tricks?

I want a bird i can use for magic tricks. It has to be friendly and easy to train. It would be GREAT if it could talk! What species is the best?
I want a bird to perform magic with but also for a pet. I need it friendly so i can get along well with it and to be easy to train so it can perform.

That’s really cool! It’s good to hear that you are into magic which is really fun to watch. Parrots would be your best bet. However, they are VERY expensive and require a LIFELONG commitment on your part. I would suggest a cockatoo which is the easiest to train to talk. I would do a lot of research on different types of parrots and even visit some breeders. One thing you can do is go to BirdTalk.com which is a magazine and website for pet bird lovers and breeders. See if there is a bird fair or show around you that you could attend. This is a good way to meet breeders and learn about different types of birds. Macaws also learn to talk quite easily. Expect to pay atleast $1000 for a parrot and $300 for a good cage (and that’s an avg. for a good USED cage). It is recommended that parrots have vetanarian check-ups which is another $100 a year (more if you figure in possible emergency calls). You have food,toys, and treats as well. However, the biggest thing to consider is how long they live! Parrots can live up to 100 years and most outlive their owners provided they are well taken care of. However, most don’t live with the same person their whole life like they should! People don’t consider life changes like moving, having families, and not having time for their parrots. Parrots get VERY attached to their owners and do get quite lonely if left alone too often. They often get so stressed they’ll pull out all their feathers and become depressed. Others may become aggressive. IF YOU DO GET A PARROT, GET IT USED TO ALL SORTS OF PEOPLE FROM AN EARLY AGE! I would definitely get a baby parrot since older ones may have bad habits and may not be as trainable as you’d like. If you aren’t quite ready for such a responsibility but still want a bird, how about a cockatiel? They live long as well though (up to 30 years!). However, they are much easier to care for and much cheaper as well. The males can learn to talk but not every one does. They are a bit more stubborn, in my opinon, than parrots. They will sit on your shoulder while you move around the house. However, I don’t think they’d be easy to train to do tricks quite like Parrots which are so smart. I have one more suggestion! Have you thought about using another type of animal for your magic acts like a dog? Dogs can be taught so many things and could really do some amazing stuff. You could teach them to bring you certain things you need and really work them into the acts. If you want a breed that is very easy to train and gets along well with people, consider a Border Collie or Jack Russell Terrier but both require a lot of exercise! Just something to think about. People really love dogs and seeing a magician with his “AMAZING CANINE ASSISTANT” would be so cool! GOOD LUCK IN WHATEVER YOU DECIDE! I do think a dog would be best for a beginner magician. There is so much that you can teach them and they wouldn’t be stubborn like birds can be. You wouldn’t have to worry about the dog not wanting to do something because it’s not in the mood. Most happy, well-trained dogs will do anything to please their human companions. ONCE AGAIN, BEST OF LUCK! Also, what’s your magician name so I can keep an eye out for you in the future? Oh, the first guy is right. Mynahs are good mimicks but they aren’t too friendly and they look like crows.

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