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In this captivating podcast interview, Sal Manna, co-author of *The Tailor* the book that spawned the docuseries *The Tailor of Sin City*, explores the extraordinary life of AJ Pratt, a tailor whose client list spanned celebrities, mobsters, and political elites. Known for dressing icons like Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, and Wayne Newton, AJ's influence went far beyond the world of fashion. Sal shares how AJ's talents caught the attention of notorious figures like Pablo Escobar, who eventually recruited him to help smuggle drugs from Colombia. Through over 40 cassette tape recordings, Manna was able to piece together AJ Pratt's incredible journey—from the glamorous stages of Las Vegas to the dangerous underworld of international drug trade. In this interview, Sal provides listeners with a rare glimpse into how he unearthed the untold stories of AJ Pratt’s life and how he balanced these compelling yet perilous aspects of his career in both fashion and crime.
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In this captivating podcast interview, Sal Manna, co-author of *The Tailor* the book that spawned the docuseries *The Tailor of Sin City*, explores the extraordinary life of AJ Pratt, a tailor whose client list spanned celebrities, mobsters, and political elites. Known for dressing icons like Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, and Wayne Newton, AJ's influence went far beyond the world of fashion. Sal shares how AJ's talents caught the attention of notorious figures like Pablo Escobar, who eventually recruited him to help smuggle drugs from Colombia. Through over 40 cassette tape recordings, Manna was able to piece together AJ Pratt's incredible journey—from the glamorous stages of Las Vegas to the dangerous underworld of international drug trade. In this interview, Sal provides listeners with a rare glimpse into how he unearthed the untold stories of AJ Pratt’s life and how he balanced these compelling yet perilous aspects of his career in both fashion and crime.

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