John Nevil Maskelyne Professions : Magician Born : December 22, 1839 Died : May 18, 1917 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by John Nevil Maskelyne Magic consists of creating, by misdirection of the senses, the mental impression of supernatural agency at work. That, and only that, is what modern magic really is, and that meaning alone is now assignable to the term. John Nevil Maskelyne creating agency magic Similar Authors Andrew Mayne magician Al Koran magician David Berglas magician David Copperfield magician Doug Henning magician David Devant magician All Authors