What is Magic?
Before learning a trade or a craft, one must have an adequate understanding of what it the craft actually is. Put simply, magic is an art form that is in my mind, unlike any other. That being said, magic should be respected for the art form that it is, and anyone claiming to be a magician should not abuse the art.
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, I would define 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, I would define 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.