I kind of understand the sentiment, having seen many enjoyable tasks become chores. However, I think the magic is now in seeing the excitement, seeing that sp

I kind of understand the sentiment, having seen many enjoyable tasks become chores. However, I think the magic is now in seeing the excitement, seeing that spark getting lit in others. Whether it is people just getting into the profession or those studying, the magic has moved to an external locus. Not the same kind of magic as the OP describes, but still satisfying.