Legendary illusionist Franz Harary reflects on his 26-year friendship with Michael Jackson, sharing never-before-heard stories from the Victory and HIStory tours, working on magic for Neverland Ranch, and the advice Michael gave him that changed his life. In this in-depth interview, Franz takes us behind the scenes of designing illusions for the King of Pop, from their very first meeting to the trick that almost went horribly wrong. If you're a fan of Michael Jackson, live performance, or creative storytelling — this is a must-watch.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Making Magic with Michael Jackson: Meet Franz Harary

03:30 – How Franz Began working for Michael Jackson and became a friend

06:50 – Designing Michael Jackson’s First Illusion for the Victory Tour

10:45 – Michael Jackson at the Movies: Disguises, Gremlins & a Surprise Comic

12:15 – The Secret Magic Hidden in Neverland Ranch

18:30 – The Spiker Illusion & Michael Jackson’s Last-Minute Creative Call

23:55 – How Michael Jackson’s Advice Helped Franz Harary

43:18 – The Biggest Misconception Fans Have About Michael Jackson

44:55 – Franz Harary’s Fondest Memory of Michael Jackson

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