--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Magicians—that was what they were, the…" description: "\"“Magicians—that was what they were, the whole lot of them. Master manipulators trying to pull quarters out of her ears and orgasms from between her leg..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a0/anonymous-1_magic_magicians-that-was-what-they-were-the-wh_2412188.jpg" --- # Magicians—that was what they were, the whole lot of them… ![“Magicians—that was what they were, the whole lot of them. Master manipulators trying to pull quarters out of her ears and orgasms from between her legs” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a0/anonymous-1_magic_magicians-that-was-what-they-were-the-wh_2412188.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a0/anonymous-1_magic_magicians-that-was-what-they-were-the-wh_2412188.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a0/anonymous-1_magic_magicians-that-was-what-they-were-the-wh_2412188.jpg) > ““Magicians—that was what they were, the whole lot of them. Master manipulators trying to pull quarters out of her ears and orgasms from between her legs”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Magicians are described as skilled manipulators exploiting others for personal gain. **In simple terms:** They use tricks to control and exploit. Key Takeaway Beware of those who manipulate you. Themes manipulation power exploitation trust Mood cautious critical Type advice warning When to use this quote - romantic relationships - business negotiations - political campaigns Key Concepts social dynamics psychology ethics Questions to Reflect On - How can you recognize manipulation? - What boundaries protect you from exploitation? A Different Perspective Not all charismatic people are malicious; context matters. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Magic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/magic/) [Magicians](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/magicians/) [Manipulators](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/manipulators/) ## Related quotes > [Hugo Strange is interesting in the sense that he's a master manipulator. He doesn't really engage Batman in any sort of physical way. 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