In the 1990's Street Magic became popular and like many people I wanted to learn how how many of the effects were done, So I watched videos, paid for props and practiced. When I got good enough I performed a few card tricks and flourishes and enjoyed seeing the looks of genuine puzzlement. When I saw other people show some of their magic stuff I noticed a person here or there would like to 'publicly ruin' the effect by correctly or incorrectly guessing to all how the trick was done.

I decided at this point that I wouldn't do the same because I knew the practice involved and how hard it was to perform, without making a mistake. It really Irked me that some people would get enjoyment or make themselves feel clever outing the magician even though they couldnt perform the trick themselves.