Why is it Important that Magic be defined as ‘Art’?
Actually, there are many reasons.. but the primary reason is so magicians can qualify for grants and loans, plus, receive special recognition through the government and endowment funds. Many artists, like performing artists and media artists, receive grants to allow them to create without the struggles of the prototypical ‘struggling artist’.. Because of their official recognition as artists, dance companies, jazz bands, and film makers, among others, all qualify for government grants..
Rep. Pete Sessions, a Dallas Republican and House Rules Committee chairman introduced a resolution to recognize magic “as a rare and valuable art form” and a “national treasure.” The goal, according to the measure is to “support efforts to make certain that magic is preserved, understood and promulgated”
“Magic is an art form with a power and potential unlike any other. The purpose of Congressional Resolution 642 is to help preserve, protect, and promote the art of magic for generations to come -with equal artistic respect as dance, jazz, music, and film.
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Please go to this site and take about 30 seconds to sign the petition….
