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Award-winning magician
This week, Ira spoke with award-winning magician Fielding West. In this conjuring episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Fielding talks about the two people instrumental in sparking his passion for magic (his grandfather and Steve Martin); what led him to a 40-year career in magic; his advice for people who want to perform magic professionally; his favorite illusion; what is more important, sleight of hand or psychology; and how magic helped him cope with personal tragedy, and committed him to “renew my vows in the art.”
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Award-winning magician
This week, Ira spoke with award-winning magician Fielding West. In this conjuring episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Fielding talks about the two people instrumental in sparking his passion for magic (his grandfather and Steve Martin); what led him to a 40-year career in magic; his advice for people who want to perform magic professionally; his favorite illusion; what is more important, sleight of hand or psychology; and how magic helped him cope with personal tragedy, and committed him to “renew my vows in the art.”