I think the Genie can be likened to the Law of Attraction or the Law of Cause and Effect. It actually can make your wishes a reality. However, you must also change within in order to become what you desire to have.
Your consciousness is creating your life right now. If you want to create something new in your life, then you must be willing to work on your consciousness so it will be in alignment with what you want.
Many people want their outside world to change, but they are not willing to change within. It doesn't work that way.