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Dynamo

Apr 6, 2020
Magician Dynamo discusses his journey, overcoming challenges, and adapting his act to meet his circumstances. They explore the power of magic, the impact of surrounding yourself with the right people, living with Crohn's disease, exploring Ryan Holliday's books and Stoic philosophy, embracing adversity, and reflecting on their magical journey and new show.
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  • Magic has the power to make people feel like children again and brings a sense of wonder and awe.
  • Adversities are opportunities for growth and learning; facing and overcoming them shape us and teach valuable lessons.

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Magician Dynamo's Journey and Inspiring Others

In this podcast episode, magician Dynamo, also known as Stephen Frane, discusses his journey and the challenges he's faced. Growing up, Dynamo was bullied at school and found solace in magic. He shares how magic became his survival technique and ultimately led him to pursue it as a career. Dynamo believes that magic has the power to make people feel like children again and brings a sense of wonder and awe. He emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and not caring about others' opinions. Dynamo also talks about the importance of continuous learning and not letting success hinder creativity. Moreover, he shares his battle with Crohn's disease and how it affected his confidence and daily life. Despite his health struggles and being bedridden, Dynamo found motivation in his responsibilities towards his family and team to find new ways to perform magic. Finally, Dynamo discusses the power of overcoming adversity and the importance of embracing difficult experiences as they shape us and teach us valuable lessons.

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