Ruining the magic

2019-08-19T03:57:26Z

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"'''Ruining the magic'''"<ref>[https://www.thefurryforum.com/forums/index.php?topic=13225.0 ''Ruining the magic?''] post on [[The Furry Forums]]. Retrieved February 22, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.deviantart.com/bluewolfcheetah/art/Ruining-the-Magic-181674520 ''Ruining the Magic''] post on [[deviantART]]. Retrieved February 22, 2019.</ref> (also '''"break[ing] the magic"'''), refers to actions taken by a [[fursuiter]] or [[cosplayer]] that deviate performance conventions in a way that interferes with viewers' [[wikipedia:Suspension of disbelief|suspension of disbelief]], "the magic". When the magic is ruined, the viewer is reminded that they are seeing a [[costume]] with a person inside [[roleplaying]] a fictional [[character]]. The behavior can be [[out of character]] or break the [[wikipedia:Fourth wall|fourth wall]].

There are several methods by which one can ruin the magic. A common one is by '''poodling''', or allowing one's skin to be visible while wearing a [[fursuit]] when not appropriate for the character. Speaking, especially when the [[jaw]] of the fursuit does not move with that of the wearer, is another method.

==RTM and furry ==

Within the [[furry fandom]], ruining the magic can be frowned upon. Sometimes it is necessary to do so for safety reasons, like preventing [[wikipedia:Overheating|overheating]]. Because of the safety concerns, most [[conventions]] will have designated a "[[headless lounge|headless lounge]]" to accommodate breaks for the performer.

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUMd5S3RrW0 Impromptu dance video] about the subject on [[YouTube]]

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