Does Real Magic Exist?
April 1, 2008
Hi Everyone,
This is Clifford, a fellow magician from far-away Goa in India. This is my first post on the Ellusionist blog.. and based on feedback, I intend to post regularly .. I will write mostly about the practical aspects of our art.. trying to look into the performer’s mind, find out what are the issues that arise there, and try to answer them based on my personal experience. Once in a while I will also write about important happenings in the Magic Scene in India. And if any one of you plans to be in this part of the world, do get in touch!
The topic I would like to touch upon today is “Does Real Magic Exist?”
As a magician you see a magic show and are watching an effect which you have performed dozens of times. Do you ever get thrilled or get transported into the world of magic after watching the same Chop Cup routine, which you are an expert at? It happens to me, and am sure it might be your experience as well. The question is, why did that happen? You know the effect backward. You know the logic and every step in the routine. But still the magic hits you !!!
If the performer believes that the ball penetrated a metal cup, his belief will be transmitted to the audience and they will believe the same. In my opinion, to create “Real Magic”, being skillful, or mastering the principles of the art of magic, are not the only criteria. You have to feel the magic happen. Your expression and your body language will convey this to your audience. It will convey the “Real Magic in you” to the audience.
So remember “Real Magic exists”. Yes, your magic is “Real Magic“.
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