Justin Willman on Magic, Illusion, and Manipulation

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03/31/21 • 32 min

Damian explores the delightfully manipulative power of magic with the magician and comedian Justin Willman. Together they unpack the basic human principles underlying the ‘attention economy’, subliminal messaging, and the element of surprise.

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