Magic Trick Exposed: Understanding The Theory Of Magic
Although lot of us sees magic as just a form of entertainment, there are many people out there who take magic very seriously. They see magic as a way of life that they would really think kindly if somebody would attempt to make their magic trick exposed. Magicians work in secrecy and the do not like to get their magic trick exposed especially to their avid followers.
In most cases, magicians take an oath to keep their trade secrets hidden at all times. The only time that most magicians would have their magic tricks exposed is when they are teaching some of their most promising apprentices. Even then, some magicians would not reveal their not reveal their best magic tricks to their apprentice until such time when their apprentice is ready to take on the responsibility of harnessing their magical powers and using it only for good and honorable purposes.
The Mentor And Apprentice Relationship
In the olden times, an apprentice will need to live with the magician for a long time and serve as his or her understudy. A glimpse of the life of a magician in the olden times can be seen in the story of Merlin the magician of King Arthur’s court. Although Merlin the magician may just be a fictional character, the writer of the story probably based his facts of the lives of magicians at that time.
Of course magicians at that time may not really have the proverbial skills and powers of Merlin but the fact is that many magicians at that time have their own understudies who were supposed to continue their work which they are gone. Since these magicians in the past believe that perpetuating the art of magic can only happen if they teach the art to their apprentices, they do not really hesitate to have their magic trick exposed to their students. Besides, the bond between the old magician and his or her understudy was often so strong that the two of them become like family.
In our present times, magicians still have their own understudies. However, there are now many magic schools all over the country where magicians teach their students magical tricks. Although the bonds between teacher and students nowadays may not be as a strong as it used to be, teachers are still inclined to teach their students magic tricks to keep the art of magic alive. However, since competition is quite stiff today, some magicians are hesitant to have all their magic tricks exposed to their students.
