Magic may refer to as a ‘paranormal’ act, which is the use of supernatural methods to manipulate natural forces. The term "magic" is etymologically derived from the Latin word “magi”, a term that was used to refer to Zoroastrians. Magic is a performing art that entertains an audience by creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats, using purely natural means, and these feats are called magic tricks, effects or illusions. The person one who performs such illusions is called a ‘magician’ or an ‘illusionist’. As a form of entertainment, magic easily moved from theatrical venues to television specials, which opened up new opportunities for deceptions, and brought stage magic to huge audiences. The purpose of a magic trick is to amuse and create a feeling of wonderment, the audience is generally aware that the magic is performed using tricks, and derives enjoyment from the magician's skill and cunning methods. Traditionally, magicians refuse to reveal the methods behind their tricks to the audience. There are different types of magic performances, to include to the list they are Platform magic, Stage illusions, Micromagic, Escapology, and Mentalist Theatrical séances Children's magic, Bizarre magic, Street magic, Shock magic, Gospel magic. Many of the principles of stage magic are old. Many magical routines use combinations of effects. For example, in "cups and balls" a magician may use vanishes, productions, penetrations, teleportation and transformations as part of the one presentation. Magic, sometimes known as sorcery, is the practice of consciousness manipulation or auto suggestion to achieve a desired result, and this is done usually by techniques describing various conceptual systems. This practice is often influenced by ideas of religion, mysticism, science, and psychology. Thus, Magic and religion are categories of beliefs and systems of knowledge used within societies.
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