What Makes Magic

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vI hold a different perspective, as I consider magic in real life to be closely associated with optical illusions. As a performer, if I manage to divert the crowd's attention to one thing, the actual trickery takes place simultaneously, but in an area where the audience is not looking.

Delvin's experiences with visions appear to align with the concept of manifestation: "If you speak it into existence, it will occur." However, it's worth noting that his visions serve as precursors to future events, yet they do not provide a complete picture of what is to come.

Fantasy books have the liberty to encompass various magical elements, solely dependent on the writer's imagination. The concept of magic can encompass abilities such as controlling people, manipulating elements, providing protection, and much more, limited only by the creativity of the author.
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The beauty of magic is the fact that nobody can predict where it is coming from. The source is always unknown. The mystery is what makes it so special.
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If you believe in magic, the rest is... magic. With a strong mindset, you can make magic become reality.
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To me, magic encapsulates everything awe-inspiring – the extraordinary, the unforeseen, the startling, and the beyond-belief. When I hear "magic," my thoughts leap to the world of Harry Potter, particularly The Philosopher's Stone. However, within this book's realm, I perceive magic as the extraordinary powers unlocked within Delvin upon acquiring the Borlock stone. Moreover, magic extends to encompass the remarkable abilities possessed by fellow Magicians' Guild members.
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When I hear the word magic, it reminds me of things that can't be imaginable, something that make us think how can it be possible. But in this book, the stones are definitely something unimaginable or unbelievable and obviously it's only fantasy and there's no way something like that can exist in reality. And that's the point of fiction. It make us escape into a world where anything can be possible.
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