Magic, Conjuring, and Evocation of Spirits and Jinn: Is It Permissible to Teach, Learn, or Perform Illusionary Conjuring Tricks?
Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei
Magic, Conjuring, and Evocation of Spirits and Jinn: Is It Permissible to Teach, Learn, or Perform Illusionary Conjuring Tricks?
English:
Question #1223:
What is the view on teaching, learning, and watching conjuring? And what is the view on performing (to an audience) illusionary tricks which depend on quick handwork?
Answer #1223:
It is ḥarām to learn or teach or learn conjuring which is considered as a kind of magic. As for entertainment accompanied by sleight of hand and quick movement that are not considered magic, there is no harm in them.