Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life

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The magic of magic

The magic of magic

A guest article by Nathan Slake

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Jun 24, 2023
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When I read Nathan Slake’s article about magic (which he refers to below), I was entranced. Whenever I’ve seen somebody do close-up magic, I’ve tried my damnedest to see what they’re doing, with no success at all. Nathan doesn’t give away any secrets, but provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the magician.

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A guest post by
Nathan Slake
Writer of words. Lover of cats, Cărtărescu, Murakami, Bolaño, Wolfe, Nabokov, Le Guin, and a long list of others.
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