Magic needs to be protected. There are so many people destroying the feeling of Magic for others daily without even being aware of it. Most of them even use Magic to achieve their goals. Constantly posting online demonstrations or exposés under the guise of “sharing information or entertainment”. If you’re naive, you can believe in that. But all that matters is the spotlight they have when they do that, not what they are adding to the conversation about the art. If you want that spotlight, at least be honest about it and tell everyone you are seeking attention. Please don’t pretend you are doing anyone a favor. And that’s only one of the many examples of the fragility of Magic and why it needs to be protected.
Every time I start something new, my first question is "Why am I doing this?" The more truthful I can be in my answer, the better the final result will be. My honesty is how I can better protect the results, but does it mean I am protecting Magic? If my honest answer doesn't align with my values, I will drop the idea. Over these years, I have been trying to find the reason why I see things the way I do. And it's because, even if not in a conscious way, I want to aim for perfection. This "perfection" is always on the horizon, a driving force to create new pieces and a constant, unattainable goal. First, because defining "perfection" is already an illusion; and second, to achieve this "perfection," the secret would need to vanish in the middle of that creation, cease to exist as a part of the artistic composition. And if the secret doesn’t exist, then it’s not art any longer.
To achieve these impossibilities without the aid of secrets could be described as a gift or power, but would not be considered an artistic endeavor. So, to exist as an art form, Magic needs that imperfection. And that’s a beautiful thing. So, what is "perfection" in an art form that only exists because of imperfection? The only way to protect the fragility of Magic is the honesty of the performer presenting it. How responsible he is, how committed to the craft, how respectful of its rich history, and how innovative he tries to be. Only then will Magic be safe.