I think that many girls don't even consider magic, because the standard props and themes aren't.... well... girly.
Gender DOES make a difference. Anybody watch Kim Wyatt on Celebracadabra? Still want to argue that being a girl doesn't make a difference? It made a HUGE difference on how I perceived her magic. She's gorgeous, smart, sexy... and if that chair levitation had worked right she might have made it all the way.
I don't believe it helps girls in magic to treat them as "one of the guys". I believe that more gals like Funovits and Katie E are needed to set the example for female performers who are skilled, but still distinctly feminine.
Gender DOES make a difference. Anybody watch Kim Wyatt on Celebracadabra? Still want to argue that being a girl doesn't make a difference? It made a HUGE difference on how I perceived her magic. She's gorgeous, smart, sexy... and if that chair levitation had worked right she might have made it all the way.
I don't believe it helps girls in magic to treat them as "one of the guys". I believe that more gals like Funovits and Katie E are needed to set the example for female performers who are skilled, but still distinctly feminine.