# The Magicians ## Metadata * Author: [Lev Grossman](https://www.amazon.comundefined) * ASIN: B002AU7MJU * ISBN: 0670020559 * Reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AU7MJU * [Kindle link](kindle://book?action=open&asin=B002AU7MJU) ## Highlights “The study of magic is not a science, it is not an art, and it is not a religion. Magic is a craft. When we do magic, we do not wish and we do not pray. We rely upon our will and our knowledge and our skill to make a specific change to the world. — location: [886](kindle://book?action=open&asin=B002AU7MJU&location=886) ^ref-36269 --- look at your life and see how perfect it is. Stop looking for the next secret door that is going to lead you to your real life. Stop waiting. This is it: there’s nothing else. It’s here, and you’d better decide to enjoy it or you’re going to be miserable wherever you go, for the rest of your life, forever.” — location: [5745](kindle://book?action=open&asin=B002AU7MJU&location=5745) ^ref-7697 ---