Commentary
The most successful magicians are able to convince people to momentarily believe that their ability is supernatural instead of an act of deception through sleight of hand, leading them to profit from misdirecting the audience.
They’re specifically trained to manipulate the audience’s eyes to see what the magician wants them to see, distracting them from recognizing the mechanics of their trickery.
The political realm features similar ambitions to utilize misdirection and provide an illusion for the audience to focus on rather than notice the political magician’s corrupt behavior or ineptitude in accomplishing what he or she promised the public….