Real Magic on the Movie Set.

[msbeadsley]

Dave W:
> What is the relationship between realistic depiction of JKR's 
> magic, and the use of stage illusionists?  I doubt Paul Kieve can 
> produce a corporeal Patronus, or advise on the realism of a 
> Dementor.  I bet he doesn't even follow a Quidditch team regularly.

I agree. JKR writes about *magic*--IMO, all a (RL) "magician" can 
have to offer is advice on how to perform sleight-of-hand and make 
elephants seem to vanish: illusions. I shall regard him as a sort of 
special effects consultant/acting coach; the notion that he is there 
to teach anyone "magic" isn't palatable at all, at all.

Sandy