This podcast interview featured Boris Wild, a renowned French magician known for winning FISM and fooling Penn and Teller, discussing his career journey from starting magic at age 12 to becoming a professional performer. Boris shared his background growing up in France, his mandatory military service where he worked for the Secret Service, and how he transitioned from a regular job at Playmobil to becoming a full-time magician after winning the French Grand Prix in 1996. He discussed his FISM competition experience, his long-standing relationship with the 4F convention where he was named Guest of Honor in 2008, and his current show "Crescendo" performing at Le Doublefon in Paris. Boris also explained his approach to magic, emphasizing the importance of emotional impact over technical skill & much more. wesiseli.comPatreon.com/wes_iseli