Magic Man?

When Jesus went out, He performed many miracles with no fanfare. At least not at first.

We all have seen magicians and there is a lot of preparation - much hoopla and fireworks. Did the apostles go and prepare the people for "something never seen before on sand or stage. The one, the only, the great "Christini!" The crowd would go wild wondering what cool trick was going to be exhibited that day.

No - that is not what happened because there was no magic. Jesus didn't get up and plan how many people He would trick, but He went out knowing that there were many He could help.

Magicians use objects and sleight of hand. Look at the right hand - the left hand is holding the cards.
They tell people what they are thinking and predict where they will go, but they don't do anything to the person.
Jesus didn't do anything except ask God to reward the faith of the people and heal them. He didn't do tricks - He performed miracles. He channeled the power of God and used it to show the faithful that they were not forgotten. He didn't do it for a headline or show in Vegas. He did it because He couldn't help it.
Most of Jesus' miracles healed the person. From disease and torment to fear and evil spirits, all He needed to do was tell them they were healed - and to make it sweeter, He forgave their sins so they could be praising God.
Imagine the apostles witnessing the first healing miracle. They had to be as astounded as the rest and they also had to have the greatest relief that following Jesus from their boats or homes or families, was indeed the best choice.

Magic act? No. Tricks that Houdini could duplicate? Never!
 Actions that inspired faith to grow and thrive for generations and centuries? Of course, and that is the biggest miracle.