The tricks require quite a bit of dexterity and partly practice-comes the need perseverance. I think that children might be more overwhelmed under 10 years usually, but whose child is naturally excited enough and possesses stamina needs, can not be impressed by my estimation.
The exercises are shown on a DVD and explained. For most tricks is neatly made, with one or two but we had to ponder in order to understand how it works exactly.
Overall, a useful set for entry, large scale, low price, quality of the utensils not insanely high. If you want to enter only once small, is smaller sets Kosmos 698 232 - Magic School Magic - Gold Edition Cosmos 698225- Magic School Magic - Silver Edition and Kosmos 698201 - Magic School Magic - Junior Edition, for example. Some tricks of the smaller versions can also be found in the big box, but vary style and colors of utensils partially.
Have Fun!