Source: The many portrayals of magic in books and in movies, such as Harry Potter the book and movie series, Wizard of Waverly Place, and Lord of the Rings. Magicians who use tricks to amaze the public and call their tricks magic. In chapter fuor of Cultural Anthro by Robbins, The Metaphors of Contemporary Witchcraft and Magic and The Rituals of Contemporary Witchcraft and Magic.Relation:In the media, magic is portrayed as a source of energy that can be used to defend and attack people or for the benefit of the person using magic. Magicians use their "magic" to entertain people, but in Cultural Anthro (pg 87-89) magic has a different meaning to practitioners.
Description: I have observed that in movies magic is a source of energy driven out of objects like wands and rings. In Harry Potter potions and spells were used to ward off evil characters. In Wizards of Waverly Place magic is used to solve personal issues or even entertain the characters. The media portrayal of magic is similar to contemporary magic in that they both use energy, either from themselves, the earth, or the universe. In contemporary practice of magic, "they emphasize natural foods, good health, and personal stability"(pg 88).
Commentary/Analysis: Some people are very judgmental when they hear someone say they practice magic or witchcraft. Many are not aware that others practice witchcraft, but it is not the type that is portrayed in the media.
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