I want to add that magic is something that belongs to person and cannot be taken away. If a magician casts a light spell, it is HIS ability to make light. And he can do this in any situation at any place and time. It influences self-esteem. He can be proud of such ability. In reality, any stupid idiot can switch light on and off, but only in special places. Nothing depends on person, everything is defined by environment.
Also, in 'magic' world hero is not mortal; even if he dies, it means that he just looses body for some period of time. So you can do amazing experiments that... (read more)
This sounds reasonable.
I want to add that magic is something that belongs to person and cannot be taken away. If a magician casts a light spell, it is HIS ability to make light. And he can do this in any situation at any place and time. It influences self-esteem. He can be proud of such ability. In reality, any stupid idiot can switch light on and off, but only in special places. Nothing depends on person, everything is defined by environment.
Also, in 'magic' world hero is not mortal; even if he dies, it means that he just looses body for some period of time. So you can do amazing experiments that... (read more)