... "he has a helmet that makes him invisible" (www.greekmythology.com). It can be argued that the powers of these gods and goddesses have influenced the modern day magicians such as Harry Houdini and David Copperfield. These gods and goddesses possess supernatural powers that elevate them to the point of worship to the people. The people worship them because they cannot understand ... can be seen as the earliest influence for one to perform magic. Magic is a phenomenon that impresses people of all ages, and it is this that magicians desire. For example, Harry Houdini is described by Kennet...

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