There's a big difference between mind reading & mentalism effects compared with plain old magic tricks. One of the biggest differences is that mind reading relies on the audience needing to really believe in you. With magic you can get away without giving them an explanation because at the end of the day 'it's just magic'.

This a simple trick that you can learn in a few minutes, and will powerfully impress any audience. After you show them this trick, they'll be begging you to tell them how it's done.