Making magic come to life

One half of the entertainment duo Penn & Teller explains how performance and discomfort make education come alive.

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Magician and Mathematician Persi Diaconis

By Robert Pollie / KUSP - Central Coast Public Radio

When he was 14, Persi Diaconis ran away from home to become one of the world’s great magicians. Now he’s a world-class mathematician, and his two professions have more in common than you might think. Persi and I had a very entertaining conversation about his careers in show biz and academe, covering topics such as his friendships with other magicians, including Ricky Jay, Randi and Dai Vernon...

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#NoHairSelfie

Magician David Ben will be shaving his "signature mop" of hair on Feb 4, World Cancer Day, in an effort to raise awareness and a quarter of a million dollars for Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Foundation. See a (magical) preview of him with no hair.

Will you help end cancer in our life time? Support the cause and pledge a donation: www.nohairselfie.com/davidben

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