Is it right for a Christian to do magic?

Please read what I wrote below and then
at the bottom of this page is a link to a page
at Focus on the Family's web site with an
article they wrote about this subject.

First let me stress to you that I DO NOT DO "MAGIC"!  I perform puzzles for the mind and the eyes.  It is unfortunate that the "art of sleight of hand or misdirection" is referred to as MAGIC, but I make it perfectly clear at the beginning of every show that what I am doing is nothing more than a trick on your eyes.  I in no way use, condone or affiliate what I do with witchcraft, sorcery or wizardry.   I do not believe in astrology, Ouija boards or fortune telling.

When the Bible refers to "magic" or "magicians"  it is translated from the Hebrew word "chartom".  Defined as "a man who pretends to have supernatural powers, which he has obtained by the study of an occult science or the practice of a black art in conjunction with evil spirits..."

It is also translated from the Greek word "pharmakos".  Defined as "a sorcerer, especially one who used drugs, potions, spells, enchantments..."  We get our modern English
word "pharmacy" from this word.

Both definitions of these words go on to state that these men "pretended to have powers".  I make it clear that I do not have any type of "powers".

I use my illusions or "magic tricks" as a way to acquire and captivate the attention of the people to whom I am performing.  Once I have done this, then I clearly proclaim the word of God directly from the Bible.  I am only using my talents as a way to entertain and illustrate the message I am trying to get across.  Much the same way a singer uses their talents to entertain while delivering a message. 

Please reserve your judgment until you have witnessed first hand what I do.  

My intent is only to "proclaim God's love for us while entertaining at the same time", I in no way promote or condone "black magic" or "supernatural powers".  

Here is a link to a webpage at
"Focus on the Family"
about this topic.