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How Magicians Think

The How Magicians Think podcast is a fascinating deep dive into one of the most elusive and secretive performing arts: magic. Join Joshua Jay, one of the world's most accomplished magicians, as he rev... Read more

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How Magicians Think: Think Like a Magician

How Magicians Think: Think Like a Magician

The final episode of this podcast is filled with special guests and plot twists, all in the service of answering this si... Read more

9 Jan 2022

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How Magicians Think: Tragic Magic

How Magicians Think: Tragic Magic

Staged suicides. Beheadings. Shootings. This episode is all about magic that goes wrong. You’ll learn about a magician w... Read more

2 Jan 2022

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