Can One Attend a Show Given by a Magician?

Quiz

1 - Is It genivat daat to make magic tricks?

• Yes, you are fooling the audience.
• No, since they know it’s a trick.
• If you tell them it’s a trick that anyone can learn, then it is permitted

2 - Is it forbidden because it is falls under the prohibition of sorcery?

• Yes, because it’s magic.
• No, it’s only a trick
• This is a discussion amongst halachic authorities

3 - How is it permitted to make tricks?

• If you inform the audience that it’s not supernatural.
• Preferably if you have shown someone how it was done.
• Which ever way.