Crafts Quote by William Bolitho
“The profession of magician, is one of the most perilous and arduous specializations of the imagination. On the one hand there is the hostility of God and the police to be guarded against; on the other it is as difficult as music, as deep as poetry, as ingenious as stage-craft, as nervous as the manufacture of high explosives, and as delicate as the trade in narcotics.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Magician”, 1925
Being a magician demands courage, creativity, and precision, comparable to dangerous and artistic fields.
In simple terms: Magician’s craft is risky and artistic.
Key Takeaway
Respect the dedication behind illusion.
Themes
risk
creativity
dedication
Mood
awe
respectful
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- stage shows
- magic training
- creative professions
Key Concepts
artistry
danger
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why compare magic to explosives?
- What skills overlap with other arts?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may exaggerate danger for dramatic effect.
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