Draft:Outline of magic (illusion)

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to magic:

Magic, which encompasses the subgenres of illusion, stage magic, and close-up magic, among others, is a performing art in which audiences are entertained by tricks, effects, or illusions of seemingly impossible feats, using natural means. It is to be distinguished from paranormal magic which are effects claimed to be created through supernatural means. It is one of the oldest performing arts in the world.

What type of thing is magic?

Magic can be described as all of the following:

History of magic

History of magic