Ben Robinson: Magic, History, and the Outlaw Spirit
About this episode
Ben Robinson discusses his journey in magic and history, exploring the artfulness of performance and the influence of legendary mentors.
Master magician and historian Ben Robinson reflects on his fifty-year journey from watching Fred Kaps on television to uncovering John Mulholland's secret CIA work. Discover what drove his three-decade obsession with researching one mysterious file, why the bullet catch became legendary, and his philosophy: magic's greatest power lies not in tricks but in the artfulness of performance. Learn how legendary mentors shaped him and why transcendence through wonder remains the ultimate goal.
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