If physics is how we explain “magic” why did somebody make up magic?

Question: If physics is how we explain "magic" why did somebody make up magic?
- Keywords:
  magic,
  physics
Asked by Bri to Niamh, Ned, Aisling on 9 Mar 2016.
- Ned Dwyer answered on 9 Mar 2016:
  
  I think humans are fascinated by the supernatural and the unknown. Magic intrigues us because at first we cant explain it. Once we understsnd the trick we lose interest.

Question: If physics is how we explain "magic" why did somebody make up magic?