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Ep 9 // Magicians Changing History
Fact, fantasy or straight up fakes? This week the Bewitches try to steer away from dark stories as they share the tales of magicians who changed the world for better. From Harry Houdini and The Amazing Randi to Peter Popoff and Uri Geller, Amy introduces us to a few of the magical myth-busters who set out to expose the phonies.
Krista then conjures the renowned Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, AKA “The Father of Modern Magic.” Learn how his “Strong Man” routine stopped a potential Algerian revolt against the French. Then, hear how thousands of talented American artists used elaborate illusions to fake out the Nazis during WWII.
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Fact, fantasy or straight up fakes? This week the Bewitches try to steer away from dark stories as they share the tales of magicians who changed the world for better. From Harry Houdini and The Amazing Randi to Peter Popoff and Uri Geller, Amy introduces us to a few of the magical myth-busters who set out to expose the phonies.
Krista then conjures the renowned Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, AKA “The Father of Modern Magic.” Learn how his “Strong Man” routine stopped a potential Algerian revolt against the French. Then, hear how thousands of talented American artists used elaborate illusions to fake out the Nazis during WWII.