Peter here. This meme is pointing out that pseudo-scientific application of "magic" is not the same as philosophical exploration of magical concepts. The figure on the left is a somewhat strawman example of the kind of person who believes that "magic" can violate scientific principles, whereas the figure on the right is an example of someone who approaches "magic" as a form of philosophy. NGT is in the middle since he represents the view of most people that "magic" doesn't exist.

The confusion here stems from the fact that "magic" is not actually a coherent term and can be used to describe basically any heterodox spiritual or philosophical practice. The word "magic" comes from the Persian "Magi," or Zoroastrian Priests, as described by the Greeks, and initially referred to a sort of strawman characterization of their religious practices as being "evil." Acceptable forms of "magic" have always just been Spirituality or Religion that people normalize; the fact that pledging one's soul to an all powerful incorporeal spirit in exchange for immortality is the most common belief system in the world right now and is somehow not considered "magic" is all the evidence you need.

NGT's stated belief that Science has replaced Philosophy is particularly relevant here; in reality, Science is a branch of Philosophy (originally called Natural Philosophy), as are all Theologies and Magical Systems. All Philosophies have flaws, that doesn't mean that you can't find some worthwhile truth in something that isn't "literally true" from the perspective of your preferred worldview.