"a magician never reveals his secrets" meaning in English

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        "A polite refusal by someone who has just done a magic trick to reveal how it works."
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          "ref": "2003, Michelle Woody, Figment of the Heart, page 291",
          "text": "\"So how did you do it? Who were the bodies I saw? You didn't kill someone did you?” “No,” Nathan said, almost insulted by her questions, but a smile came over him. “A magician never reveals his secrets, Damarus. Now turn around and enjoy the silence.”",
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          "ref": "2015, Anthony Tyler, A Cold Dead Place",
          "text": "Combs took a sip of his coffee and recoiled, forgetting how hot it was. He ignored the burning of his tongue, though, and asked Williams: \"How did you know it was me?\" “A magician never reveals his secrets.”",
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          "ref": "2016, K. Lache, Valor",
          "text": "\"How did you get your hands on it?\" The kidnapper shrugged, coyly. \"I have my ways.\" \"Which are what, exactly?\" The kidnapper tsked, shaking a finger at him. “A magician never reveals his secrets, and a reporter never gives up his source.” Blare groaned, struggling to lift his head.",
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        "A refusal to explain how one accomplished something impressive."
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        "(by extension) A refusal to explain how one accomplished something impressive."
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