The reality of overnight success in magic

Posted on August 10, 2012
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R. J. Stewart, in Sphere of Art 2 notes: “It takes a long time to make something happen instantly by magic.” I smiled when I read that, because it reminded me of what’s said about overnight success, but also because it’s true about magic. Magic doesn’t just happen. There is a level of preparation and work that goes into a magical working that is important to consider. And even beyond there is also all the other experiences and training a person has which informs his/her approach to magic. It takes a long time to make something happen instantly speaks really to the experience of the magician, and the realization that even a unplanned, on the spot act of magic nonetheless has a history behind it that informs what’s happening.

Experiences are the core building block for a magician. Reading books and understanding the principles of magic are important, but experiences are how you make magic your own and how you really come to know it. You can’t know something you’ve experienced it…until it becomes a part of you and your outlook on the world. It’s that knowing which allows you to express it in the world, and in yourself. And through that knowing magic can instantly happen because you’ve invested the time and experience into the magical work you do.

Book Review: After the Honeymoon by Daniel Wile

This is a must read book for anyone who is married or is in a serious relationships and wants to learn how to use conflict to improve your relationship. The skills in this books can also be applied to friendships, and business relationships. What I like about this book is that the author really explores the anatomy of conflicts, and how it shows up. He provides case studies and examples. Best of all, following the advice in the book works. You can turn conflict into a conversation that really gets to the heart of the issues being expressed in the conflict.

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