It is a sickening sight for a magician to look out into his audience and see one of his spectators nudging and pointing when he does his famous sleight. These people who are so delighted that they have figured out a trick that this plodding magician has worked
on takes a little spirit and fun from everyone. They expose and make rumors of how a certain trick or illusion is done and these people who used to watch the fabulous art with awe are now skeptical to what the prestidigitator is doing and keep their eyes focused on that which they shouldn't. …
