To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Magical Thinking

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"Magical thinking" gets a bad rap these days. It suggests losing your grip on reality or being so gullible that you'll believe anything - from ghosts to miracles. But what if magic isn't pure fantasy? Maybe it's the gateway to wonder.  

Guests:

  • Nate Staniforth

  • Michael Muhammad Knight

  • Haleema Shah

  • Chloe Benjamin

    • Interviews:

    • From Stage Tricks to Real Magic: A Magician's Search for Wonder

    • Islam's Hidden History of Magic

    • Why Online Quizzes, Personality Tests and Horoscopes Help You Feel Special

    • Drawing Inspiration For The Fantastical From The Everyday

      • ...more
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