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6
10
Yup No
Debate Score:16
Arguments:4
Total Votes:24
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Does magic exist?

Yup

Side Score: 6
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No

Side Score: 10
2 points

yes it does ..

when you ride a bicycle you don't fall ... its magic

Side: Yup
0 points

I can only go so far as to say I am unaware of any evidence supporting the idea that "magic" manifests in reality.

Side: No
1 point

First, it depends on your definition of "magic" -- if you mean people using sleight of hand and/or psychology to perform seemingly impossible feats (like pulling a rabbit out of a hat), then obviously, yes.

If we're talking about people pretending to have supernatural abilities (ie. "The Mentalist", etc.) -- then yes, there are plenty of pretenders.

If we're talking about genuine supernatural abilities, then evidence would need to be supplied. James Randi has a standing offer of $10,000 for proof of "magic" that he cannot disprove or duplicate ... he's still waiting.

Supporting Evidence: History of Magic (prestidigitation) (www.historyofmagiconline.com)
Side: No
Stryker(849) Clarified
2 points

If we are not discussing magic in the supernatural sense, I'm not sure what the point to this debate is.

Side: Yup