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<p>The magician is a professional hired to entertain by performing tricks. One of the specific feature of this profession is the commitment to secrecy. An illusionist that reveals tricks can be expelled from the group. </p>
<p>The magician is a professional hired to entertain by performing tricks. One of the specific feature of this profession is the commitment to secrecy. An illusionist that reveals tricks can be expelled from the group. </p>
<h3>History</h3>
The first reportedly known magician, Dedi, lived in ancient Egypt (2700BC) and was supposedly able to resurrect animals after having their heads cut.
Since the beginning, magic has been associated with supernatural powers. In the Middle Ages, it has been associated with witchcraft. According to the Magicpedia (http://www.geniimagazine.com/magicpedia/), in the Renaissance a few important books were published on the subject.
Natural Magic (Magia natvralis libri viginti,  written by John Baptista Porta in 1558) was a book on Natural Sciences and contained information on 'geology, optics, medicines, poisons, cooking, magnets and its properties, fires, gunpowders, invisible and clandestine writing'. (Wikipedia)
'The Discoverie of Witchcraft' (written in 1584 by Reginald Scot) not only disclosed trick secrets but also presented a strong position against the Catholic church for persecuting people and accusing them of being witches.
One of the most ancient performances is the 'Cup and Balls'. It has been performed for the last 2000 years. It is still considered such a relevant trick that many consider that mastering it is essential for someone to be called a magician.
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The Magician

Hieronymus Bosch and workshop, 1502

The magician is a professional hired to entertain by performing tricks. One of the specific feature of this profession is the commitment to secrecy. An illusionist that reveals tricks can be expelled from the group.

History

The first reportedly known magician, Dedi, lived in ancient Egypt (2700BC) and was supposedly able to resurrect animals after having their heads cut.

Since the beginning, magic has been associated with supernatural powers. In the Middle Ages, it has been associated with witchcraft. According to the Magicpedia (http://www.geniimagazine.com/magicpedia/), in the Renaissance a few important books were published on the subject.

Natural Magic (Magia natvralis libri viginti, written by John Baptista Porta in 1558) was a book on Natural Sciences and contained information on 'geology, optics, medicines, poisons, cooking, magnets and its properties, fires, gunpowders, invisible and clandestine writing'. (Wikipedia)

'The Discoverie of Witchcraft' (written in 1584 by Reginald Scot) not only disclosed trick secrets but also presented a strong position against the Catholic church for persecuting people and accusing them of being witches. One of the most ancient performances is the 'Cup and Balls'. It has been performed for the last 2000 years. It is still considered such a relevant trick that many consider that mastering it is essential for someone to be called a magician.

| Penn and Teller cups and balls