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Tolu Afilaka interviews Fadó about his journey to breaking the Guinness World Record for the Longest Magic Show and the challenges he faced along the way.

What does it really take to break a Guinness World Record? In this episode of Sound Minds Podcast, Tolu Afilaka sits down with Fadó, Nigeria's leading magician and Guinness World Record holder for the Longest Magic Show. For over 22 years, Fadó dedicated his life to mastering an art many people misunderstood. Then came the challenge that would test his mind, body, finances, and resilience like never before: performing magic continuously for 50 hours. From sleepless nights and financial sacrifices to self-doubt and relentless preparation, Fadó shares the incredible story behind one of Nigeria's most remarkable achievements. This conversation goes far beyond magic. It's about vision, discipline, obsession, creativity, and the price people pay to achieve extraordinary goals. In this episode, we discuss: • The truth about magic and how it actually works • The journey to becoming a professional magician • Breaking a Guinness World Record • Performing for 50 hours without sleep • The physical and mental challenges behind the attempt • The sacrifices nobody saw • Going into debt to pursue a dream • Creativity, discipline, and mastery • Building a magic industry in Nigeria • What comes…

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