[karmic]

Originally Posted by Dave Marx

Disney does give CMs optional classes in making towel animals, but the classes take place on the CM's time, not Disney's.

The whole nature of magic is that it's something out of the ordinary. When magic is "normal," it's no longer magic. As I've often said, the harder you chase the magic, the more likely it is to slip from your grasp. Slow down, and give the magic a chance to find you. You won't know where or when that will happen, and that's part of what makes it magic.

It's undoubtedly true for the CMs, too. When making magic is something you want to do, it's as magical for the person making the magic as it is for the recipient. When it becomes an expected part of the job, it's not going to be nearly as rewarding.

Thanks to online communities such as this one, it's easier than ever for folks to learn about the magic (and disappointment) other people have experienced. Sometimes that's a good thing, sometimes not.

Very well said, Dave and my sentiments exactly.