essential to follow this path : the artist must exploit modern tools in a creative way , without letting them dominate him . Only in this way will magic be able to continue to surprise and fascinate the public of the future .
The future of magic , therefore , will not be unique , but will develop along multiple paths : some in continuity with the past , others unexplored , in which the creativity and adaptability of the artists will play
HOW DO YOU SEE THE MAGIC OF THE FUTURE ?
This is a question I ' m often asked , but I believe that talking about a single future for magical art means minimizing its complexity and evolutionary richness . Throughout history , magic has taken on different roles : it has been entertainment for the few , a tool for deception and fraud , a contaminating element and a support for the evolution of other arts , such as cinema . It has also been used as an investigative method in pseudo-sciences , a basis for the study of neuroscience and a training tool . For this reason , I believe that many of its traditional applications will continue to exist , while at the same time new directions will emerge that are yet to be imagined .
If we focus exclusively on entertainment - which represents only the tip of the iceberg of magic - we can foresee that the relationship between artist and media will continue to be essential . The increasing virtualization of social relations , instead of distancing the public from live experiences , could paradoxically reinforce the value of magic as an experiential performing art . The need for authentic and direct interaction with the audience will push magic towards new forms of live entertainment , where participation and immersive experience will become increasingly central elements .
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