Since the dawn of ancient civilizations, magic has been quietly born as a magical art form. The earliest records of magic dating back some 4,000 years to ancient Egyptian literature, depicting a magician named Dedi performing a jaw-dropping performance for the pharaoh – cutting off a goose's head and miraculously returning it to its original place is not only a manifestation of man's yearning for supernatural powers, but also an early testimony to the combination of wisdom and skill.
In 1823, the British explorer Henry Westcard unearthed the Wiska manuscript in the dust of history, a precious document that recorded the secrets of ancient Egyptian magic, and further revealed the unique position of magic, religion and power in ancient society. In ancient Greece, temple priests used bellows and flames to create mysterious scenes through ingenious design, and the use of this magic principle undoubtedly enhanced the sacredness of the ritual and the awe of unknown powers.
Fast forward to medieval Europe, but the art of magic has encountered a dark age. The Church regarded magic as a heresy, tied it to witchcraft, and considered it a temptation and deception of the devil, so magic was branded as a taboo and faded from public view for a time. However, just as the dawn will eventually come after night, the advent of the Renaissance brought new life to magic. With the rise of humanist ideas and the advancement of science and technology, magic was redefined as an art form that combined entertainment and intellect, and began to shine in the court, in the bazaar, and on the stage.
At the same time, in the far east, the ancient land of China also gave birth to a unique magic culture. Since more than 2,000 years ago, there have been records of "illusions" and "tricks" in the mainland, and these exquisite and interesting performances are deeply loved by the people. During the Qing Dynasty, the art of magic reached its peak, and classic magic programs such as "Nine Rings" and "Immortal Beans" not only enriched the cultural life of the people, but also had a profound impact on the development of magic in the world.
Spanning thousands of years of history, magic has always attracted the attention of countless audiences with its infinite charm. It is not only the crystallization of wisdom, but also a symbol of human beings challenging their limits and exploring the unknown. Whether it's the amazing performances of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, the tenacious vitality of the Middle Ages, or the sparkling flowers blooming in the cultural exchange between the East and the West, magic tells the same story: it is the relentless pursuit of miracles by our ancestors, the breaking down of the boundaries between reality and fantasy. Today, as a treasure of world culture, magic continues to be reborn on the modern stage, connecting the past and the present, and conveying the eternal wonder and joy.