Listen and be amazed as these men of mystery make their very lives disappear! Death defying stunts are impressive, but sometimes people aren't as defiant as they think they are. Join us as we discuss how magic can go wrong such as catching bullets, dodging cars, smashing paper bags with nails inside, and oppressing superstitious peoples.

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