Known Quote by Charles Fort
“Against all the opposition in the world, I make this statement - that once I knew a magician. I was a witness of a performance that may some day be considered understandable, but that, in these primitive times, so transcends what is said to be the known that it is what I mean by magic.”
About This Quote
The speaker describes an encounter with a magician whose performance seemed beyond ordinary understanding, hinting at a mysterious, almost supernatural experience.
In simple terms: A magical act felt beyond ordinary explanation.
Stay open to phenomena that challenge current knowledge.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- entertainment
- philosophical inquiry
- skeptical analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “magic” versus advanced illusion?
- How do we differentiate wonder from deception?
Interpretations may be subjective and exaggerated.