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episode notes
This week, guest host Kristen Meinser speaks with Joshua Jay, a world-class magician, storyteller, and author of multiple books on the history and technique of magic. In his interview, Joshua explains how he is able to come up with, design and perform original tricks. He also talks about the role of storytelling in his own work, explaining how certain narrative structures can create better performances.
After the interview, Kristen and co-host June Thomas talk about Joshua's high standards for his work and why they sometimes hesitate to “kill their darlings.”
In this exclusive segment on Slate Plus, Joshua explains different types of magic. He also talks about the cliche way magicians are often portrayed in movies.
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Podcast produced by Cameron Drews.
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