Essay Question (I)

Imagine yourself sitting in a lecture hall, surrounded by fellow students. On the desk is a pen and a blue essay book.

Your instructor says, "You have 20 minutes to answer the question on the board. Please be complete, thorough and mostly importantly truthful. There are no wrong answers."

You look up at the board and read:

Why do I perform magic?

What is your answer? I have mine but you first.