Love this interview. Appreciate your detailed responses. Been on a deep dive myself into the history of what “magic” was in New Testament times. Very interesting where moral lines can be drawn on this issue.

Also if you want a co-author on this book I know a few people that might be interested.

Hi Joshua, I do have a question. When doing certain routines, the ambitious card for example, you say things and do others. The card you put in the middle of the deck is NOT the spectator's card, but the audience think it is. Do you think it could be compared to a drop shot in tennis ? When hitting a drop shot you have to fake a long and powerful shot, it is crucial. Your opponent thinks you are going to play long and you make him believe you are... And you play short. That is all part of the game yet one might argue you are lying with your body.... All the same, misdirection and story telling are all part of card magic... What are your thoughts about all this ? Close-up card magic is entertainment and sharing a moment with friends. It is all about love. God bless

@@luigi3589 Hi Luigi. That is an extremely important point you have brought up. Dr. McDowell in the video also mentioned deception is regularly used in sports, and sportsmen and it's fans knows this is part of the game and is allowed to be used to gain advantage over the opponent. In the case of magic, it's not about gaining an advantage for the performer so he can pose as if he is better than the audience, but to share a moment of wonder with them. The Lord bless you as well.

Magic as illusion tricks(physically hidden secrets), not curses.

Prestidigitation does not appeal to any power. Your comment is uninformed.

What is hypocrisy?

Indeed

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