The Office of the Supreme Leader

Learning, teaching and watching conjuring

Q. What is the view on teaching, learning, and watching conjuring? And what is the view on performing (to an audience) illusionary tricks which depend on quick handwork?

A: It is ḥarām to learn or teach magic/sorcery. As for entertainment accompanied by sleight of hand and quick movement that are not considered magic/sorcery, there is no harm in them.

 

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