Maybe we should consider the other side of the coin. Why should magic BE a art? I think we should define what magic is at the core. To me, magic isn't a performance, it isn't about patter. Now before you start attacking me. I'm talking about the CORE of magic.
What is it? I consider magic something that is illogical but logical. I can pass solid through solid. That shouldn't be possible, but we make it possible. Is this really a art? What if i hear someone that can walk on water. Do I think wow... that is a really great art. No. You ponder how that is possible.
I think that magic attacks your logic and your senses so hard that in order to make it a "art", they will need to know our craft. You consider a painter a good painter, because of your personal tastes and comparison with other artists you know. But in the end, Art doesn't defy logic. Now granted Art can get pretty crazy and out there, but the general public would just think "wow.. he must of been high when he did that." But there is no explanation with magic. (good magic that is.)
So maybe the question is Why should Magic fit under the category of Art? Now I'm not religious but would you consider "jesus christ" an artist? or a miracle worker?
What is it? I consider magic something that is illogical but logical. I can pass solid through solid. That shouldn't be possible, but we make it possible. Is this really a art? What if i hear someone that can walk on water. Do I think wow... that is a really great art. No. You ponder how that is possible.
I think that magic attacks your logic and your senses so hard that in order to make it a "art", they will need to know our craft. You consider a painter a good painter, because of your personal tastes and comparison with other artists you know. But in the end, Art doesn't defy logic. Now granted Art can get pretty crazy and out there, but the general public would just think "wow.. he must of been high when he did that." But there is no explanation with magic. (good magic that is.)
So maybe the question is Why should Magic fit under the category of Art? Now I'm not religious but would you consider "jesus christ" an artist? or a miracle worker?