just because a poll exists that suggests x number of people in a given area believe in God doesn't mean they instantly believe David Copperfield can actually fly.

And it's not like audiences really go to see magicians because they think the magician is actually empowered with magical abilities
You're kidding yourself. In America, over 70% of the populace believe in a god of some sort. The same amount believe in some sort of supernatural force or phenomenon.
Many Americans, especially those attending shows, believe in magic. Just ask them on the street before the event.
Winter is coming.

exposing his tricks isn't the same as murdering him. There's no real reason to avenge him.
Shrike could change his act, improve his technique, or move on to another career.
And it's not like audiences really go to see magicians because they think the magician is actually empowered with magical abilities. Everyone with money knows its just a show. It's so silly to think that people just refused to go to magic shows because Morgan Freeman revealed the method. Freeman didn't ruin anyone's career.

Perhaps Shrike could've gotten another job? If one career doesn't work out, find another. He chose to do stupid, dangerous stunts and unfortunately he paid for it. Morgan Freeman's character didn't do anything wrong. He was just doing his own job.

Great answer, alligator!
"Your mother puts license plates in your underwear? How do you sit?!"

You mean the guy who ruined Shrike's career by exposing his tricks, thus forcing him to go bigger and better which ultimately led to his deathhmmm not exactly blameless is he?!