No story lives unless someone wants to listen. So thank you, all of you.
J. K. RowlingRead
As a magician, I try to show things to people that seem impossible. And I think magic, whether I'm holding my breath or shuffling a deck of cards, is pretty simple. It's practice, it's training, and It's practice, it's training and experimenting, while pushing through the pain to be the best that I can be. And that's what magic is to me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Magic is a combination of practice, training, and perseverance to achieve the seemingly impossible.
In this quote, David Blaine expresses his understanding of magic as more than mere illusion; he emphasizes the rigorous practice and dedication required to master the craft. Magic, to him, embodies the journey of training and experimenting, overcoming challenges, and striving for excellence, which parallels life’s broader pursuit of achieving extraordinary feats despite obstacles.
Themes
MagicPracticeTrainingDedicationImpossible
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about pursuing one's passions.
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