When you witness something seemingly impossible with your own eyes, your first instinct is to deem it unbelievable. However, what may appear unbelievable is often supported by countless hours of preparation. Achieving the impossible isn't truly impossible, it merely demands dedication and mastery — which are far more attainable than the impossible.
Years ago, Teller performed a magic trick.
First, he’d have you pick a card. He would attempt to produce the card, but fail, indicating the card may have travelled elsewhere. He’d then lead you on a short walk to a nearby park, and then be inspired to dig a hole. Buried there, beneath undisturbed grass, was a box. When opened, the box would, somehow, contain the card you’d chosen. An impossible trick.
To create this magical moment, he had to do something you wouldn’t expect: he’d gone out into the park and buried a number of boxes, corresponding to potential cards one might choose. Then, he waited months – until the grass had grown over. Only then could he perform the trick.
