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Stage magic has a fantastically interesting history. From ancient Egyptians to Harry Houdini to David Blaine, magic has been blowing people's minds for thousands of years. Let's take a look at the who, where, and why of it all.

In this episode of The History of Fun, Justin (@juddtoday) explores the interesting history of board stage magic, with a little help from Dr. Gustav Kuhn, expert on the psychology of magic, from the University of London, Goldsmiths.

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Special thanks to Dr. Kuhn! If you'd like to check out his work, including the Magic Lab, follow this link:
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