I love amazing people. I love dazzling them. That's why I think performing magic is one of the greatest things a person can do.
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For me, the most exciting thing is to create good magic that's entertaining for an audience, and it would be lovely if a magician was fooled as well.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creating art that entertains both the audience and the creator is a thrilling pursuit.
In this quote, Ricky Jay expresses his passion for the art of magic, emphasizing that the excitement lies in designing performances that captivate an audience while simultaneously engaging the magician's sense of wonder. This dual experience, where both the performer and the spectator can be amazed, illustrates the unique beauty and challenge of the magical arts.
Themes
MagicArtEntertainmentAudiencePerformance
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a magic convention, one might reference this quote to emphasize the creative challenges faced by magicians.
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