Magic is a performing art that entertains an audience by creating illusions of impossible or supernatural feats, using purely natural means. These feats are called "magic tricks," "effects," or "illusions."
Magic alternatively refers to acts of C involving attempts to control the natural world by mystical, paranormal, or supernatural means. An artist who performs magic as or entertainment is called an or a magician, just as those who perform sorcery also are called magicians. The terms "magic" and "magician" throughout this article will refer to entertainment magic and entertainment magicians.
Magicians (or magi) are also referred to by names reflecting the type of magical effects they typically perform, such as prestidigitators,
Illusionists have been popular as entertainers throughout history. They have maintained great secrecy about their art, revealing their tricks only to trusted apprentices. The illusionists' strict code appears justified by the fact that there exists some danger in their acts, as evidenced by many of their number suffering serious, even fatal, accidents. Equally, misuse of their secrets for personal gain with little entertainment value cheapens their craft.
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