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It's All A Show with Derek DelGaudio

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

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The Deceptive Nature of Magic: Illusions of Control and Certainty

This chapter delves into the deceptive nature of magic, discussing how it can create illusions of control and certainty in our lives. It explores the human need for narrative, the connection between conservative intolerance of ambiguity and liberal tolerance for uncertainty and magic, and famous magicians and debunkers who have influenced the perception of magic.

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