The Magic Industry Changed. Did You?

Back in 2019, I had one goal: perform magic full-time.

No backup plan. No “safety net.” Just a deck of cards and a head full of delusion that passion alone could pay the bills.

Then the world shut down. Venues closed. Gigs vanished. And suddenly, “being a performer” felt more like a dream than a job description.

Five years later, I prefer the stability of a paycheck. The structure. The security. The comfort of knowing rent will get paid, even if I don’t pick up a deck for a month.

But I started wondering… am I alone in that?

Did the pandemic change how you see magic too?
Did it make the dream smaller - or sharper?
Did it turn your passion into a hobby again?

I want to know where the community stands now.
Not just the pros, but everyone - from bedroom cardists to working mentalists.

So tell me:

1. What were you doing for work back in 2019?
2. What was your big goal with magic at that time?
3. What do you do for work now?
4. What’s your goal with magic these days?
5. What’s standing in your way right now?
6. How could Ellusionist help you get there?

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