When a magician saws a lady in two, we don't REALLY believe it. If the magician is good, we FORGET that we don't! This is called "suspension of disbelief", and is a fundamental principle of magic.

Our success in suspension of disbelief hinges on our deliberate application of illusion, theatrics, misdirection, slight-of-hand and the promise of surprise... and entertainment! With these tools and practice we can work magic.

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