st. Worm Posted July 1, 2006 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 2 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,447 Content Per Day: 0.22 Reputation: 45 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/26/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted July 1, 2006 I've been a magician for a little over 20 years. Over the course of my career, I'ver performed for literally thousands of Christians. Almost all of them don't have a problem with the magic I do - they recognize it as entertainment (sleight of hand and misdirection) rather than communion with the Occult. Now and then, however, I run into some Christians who have a big problem with it. Once, while performing in a hotel during a Sunday brunch, I was approached by an angry-looking young man who warned me to stay very far away from his table, as he didn't want his children to be corrupted by the colourful sponge balls I had in my hands. This was a very rare occasion. I don't take it personally when Christians are uncomfortable with magic (the whole meat offered to idols thing) but I'm wondering what the rest of the posters here feel. Do you have problems with magic per se? Too bad you couldn't make those angry people disappear! SW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest man Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Not all magic is smoke and mirrors. There are some very well known magicians out there that tinker in the spiritual realm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkest_red Posted July 1, 2006 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 67 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 885 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 55 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/05/2004 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/23/1986 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Nope. N oproblem here. Sad to say, but there are a lot of "kooky" people out there in general. It's a small minority, but they're still there. Christians aren't any exception to the rule either. Keep on doing what you're doing. There's nothing wrong with it at all. Nicely said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted July 2, 2006 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.76 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.95 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Not all magic is smoke and mirrors. There are some very well known magicians out there that tinker in the spiritual realm. And thus the value of calling oneself an "illusionist" when that is indeed what one does. True magic is to be avoided at all cost. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journey Posted July 2, 2006 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 582 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/19/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/10/1970 Share Posted July 2, 2006 Welcome Electric Angel!!! Having performed as a magician for many years I can definately say that "sleight of hand" has nothing to do with witchcraft or the occult. My daughter loves to be entertained by the illusions. I have lots of pediatric patients that are much more easily examined after a mini show. They are fun, interesting and harmless. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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