Magic is a Waste of Time

---- Premise / Introduction / Resolution ---- My opponent, SomeKid, is a real-life friend of mine, so be nice to him. Arguably, we started our friendship at a football game. Our high school band was playing in the stands, when, to entertain his peers, SomeKid started performing magic tricks. I was truly mesmerized. Dumb me. In hindsight, I now see how foolish I was being; magic is an idiotic, trivial, futile, supercilious hobby. Hence the reason I strongly support the resolution: "Magic is a waste of time". I'd also like to note that SomeKid is a new user. As such, I'd like to take the time to formally introduce him to all you vultures! He's a good debater. He has a clear head, and has the ability to think things through. He studies psychology in his free time, and can provide you with a good psychology debate. He often labels himself as "ignorant", but as you will soon see, he is far from that. With all that said, I will now begin my arguments. ---- Contention 1: All deception is bad ---- Imagine this: John is lying on his hospital bed. His skin is a ghostly white, and he needs a machine to breath. He is unable to move or speak, and so he continues vegetating, thinking only of times he was legitimately happy. His doctor, Dr. Tu, walks in. Now, Dr. Tu is a sensitive type; it is no surprise as Dr. Tu knowingly lies to his patient. "You'll be fine!" Tu assures him. Now John is in his last hours. He still remains hopeful, but at the same time, confused. John's mind becomes obsessed. Tormented--no tortured--because of his doctor's deception. Magic uses this exact same deception. In fact, ALL deception is bad. Ergo, magic is bad, and is therefore a waste of time. ---- Contention 2: No useful purpose ---- Carpenters build things made of wood. Politicians bicker about how best to improve their respective countries. Computer programmers write code to enhance the experience of computer users. Teachers pass on knowledge to students in the hopes that they will use it to further their lives. Artists attempt to enhance the lives of many through beauty. Military personnel fight for freedom, liberty, and democracy. Doctors believe in the value of human life, and work hard to save those in danger. Business-men-and-women strengthen the economy by advancing the companies they work for. But what in the Sam Hill do magicians do? Magicians serve no useful purpose to society. Therefore, magic is a waste of time. ---- Contention 3: 'Magic' as a word ---- When you, the audience member, were a child, did a parent, teacher, or a superior ever ask you, "What's the magic word?" How about, "It works like magic"? Or "He has a talent; a ‘magic touch' per say." Or in recent times as a sarcastic response, "How do you do it? Magic"? I'm sure we've all heard at least some of the above idioms. My point is that the word ‘magic' is a waste of time. Why not just say, "Say please." Or, "It works well." Or, "He is good." Or, "I don't know." All of these phrases are much shorter, and therefore waste less time in conversation. ‘Magic', again, is a waste of time. ---- Conclusion ---- I have provided three contentions as to why magic is a waste of time. My opponent now must counter these three claims, and make points of his own as to why magic isn't a waste of time. I leave the floor open to my opponent. I hope we'll have fun.