HR 642 Recognizes Magic as a National Treasure

A bill to recognize magic as a "rare and valuable art form and national treasure" was introduced into the House of Representatives Tuesday.

The bill claims that magic "has not been properly recognized as a great American art form, nor has it been accorded the institutional status on a national level commensurate with its value and importance." The text of the House Resolution states that magic is "an art form with the unique power and potential to impact the lives of all people," adding that "magicians are visual storytellers who seamlessly interweave elements of mystery, wonder, emotion, and expression." The bill also praises the influence magic has had on art, cinema, technology, and education.

In addition to recognition, the resolution also calls for "efforts to make certain that magic is preserved, understood, and promulgated."

Floyd Robertson wrote:I know what you're thinking, prestigious honor for a Spartan great, and well-deserved

Not so fast.  They want to recognize magic, like the slight-of-hand kind.

A bill to recognize magic as a "rare and valuable art form and national treasure" was introduced into the House of Representatives Tuesday.

The bill claims that magic "has not been properly recognized as a great American art form, nor has it been accorded the institutional status on a national level commensurate with its value and importance." The text of the House Resolution states that magic is "an art form with the unique power and potential to impact the lives of all people," adding that "magicians are visual storytellers who seamlessly interweave elements of mystery, wonder, emotion, and expression." The bill also praises the influence magic has had on art, cinema, technology, and education.

In addition to recognition, the resolution also calls for "efforts to make certain that magic is preserved, understood, and promulgated."

House of Representatives Bill Would Recognize Magic as 'National Treasure'

Representative Pete Sessions (R-TX) introduced HR 642. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH), Rep. Pat Meehan (R-PA), Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY), Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA), Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO), and Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID) are co-sponsors.