Recently I've been reading excerpts from books on the aspects surrounding what magic is, how it's perceived, and the attitudes towards it by magicians and spectators respectively. That being said, I'm curious how the community here would define magic. Below is my definition of what it is, and to an extent what it is not.
Yes, magic is deception, and to pull off the effects or illusions successfully, there is usually a certain amount of lying involved. However, this deception can be a positive thing if magic is used to create moments of joy, wonder, and ideally, inspiration. Using magic for anything else such as cheating people out of money or valuables, to get girls, any other form of personal gains, or trying to prove that you're superior to others is just wrong. This abuses a great art form, and can tarnish the reputation of magicians. That being said, to me, magic is an art form that should be used to inspire and delight by proving that what is though to be impossible is still possible.
Yes, magic is deception, and to pull off the effects or illusions successfully, there is usually a certain amount of lying involved. However, this deception can be a positive thing if magic is used to create moments of joy, wonder, and ideally, inspiration. Using magic for anything else such as cheating people out of money or valuables, to get girls, any other form of personal gains, or trying to prove that you're superior to others is just wrong. This abuses a great art form, and can tarnish the reputation of magicians. That being said, to me, magic is an art form that should be used to inspire and delight by proving that what is though to be impossible is still possible.