I am trying to do two things: dare to be a radical and not a fool, which is a matter of no small difficulty.
James A. GarfieldRead
In magic, today as always, the effect is what counts. The method or methods used are always purely secondary.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The outcome of an action is more important than the techniques employed to achieve it.
Dai Vernon's quote emphasizes the significance of results over methods in the realm of magic, suggesting that it is the impact of a performance that truly matters, rather than the intricacies of how it was executed. This perspective can be extended beyond magic to various aspects of life, where the effectiveness of our actions should take precedence over the processes involved.
Themes
ResultsMethodsMagicPerformanceImpactEffectiveness
In practice
Example use cases
A magician reflecting on a successful show might use this quote to highlight the importance of audience reaction over sleight of hand.
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