Modern magic, that is, magic as purely a form of entertainment started developing in the last 200 to 300 years. Over this time, the popular image of the magician changed from that of a wonder worker to an entertainer.
Today, in most cultures, magic and magicians are viewed like musicians and dancers, as a form of entertainment. However, magic's rich history still lives on. Many of the principles and theories magicians used today are hundreds if not thousands of years old. Welcome to the world of magic.
