[scandox]

Lesson is actually: if you want to blow people's minds then practice secretly. An appearance of effortlessness. Sprezzatura. Whatever it is, it seems to be the only thing that impresses the average person.

[evilduck]

"The only secret of magic is that I'm willing to work harder on it than you think it's worth." - Penn Jillette

[andrewaylett]

This works whether or not what you're working on is supposed to be magic.

[raffael_de]

I offer this lesseon: don't bother trying to impress "the average person" (or anybody). do what gives you joy.

[scandox]

Well I agree but clearly some people have ambiguous motives...they want to do what gives them joy but also a little bit in their heart they want to impress