The way the economy has been performing, nowadays is not the best time to spend money on something fun.
Which is too bad, because this is precisely the right time for something fun to happen, to lift our spirits and make us appreciate the good in life.
Why not learn magic for yourself and your loved ones? Everyone around you will be amazed and invigorated.
That is the real power of magic; its ability to show us the surprise and wonder in the world.
Best of all, it is not an expensive hobby to pick up, if you know the right places to look.
When I was younger, I had a friend who could do illusions with simple stuff, like a handkerchief or a piece of string.
Junk, really, since he was able to get everything he needed for free.
Some of his best tricks were making this disappear, right out of his hands, and then reappear again.
He could tie amazing knots, and make the rope fly through his fingers.
He'd put holes in things, move solid objects through one another, and then show us that there were no holes to be seen.
It was very clever, and it passed the time in a great way.
We all felt better after hanging out, and it didn't cost a dime.
It was a nice example of someone who took the time to learn magic for his friends.
When you look around to learn magic for fun, be aware that not all magicians are the same.
Ask someone like Bryan Dean, the successful pro magician and author of the Learn Easy Magic series.
Before too long you will find yourself able to astound and confuse your friends, and make everyone a little bit happier, too.