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Breaking Magic

Breaking Magic

Description: How is science used by magicians to create a successful magic trick? "Breaking Magic" answers that question by going on an international tour with four innovative magicians, who fuse the showmanship and creativity of street magic with the raw power of science. U.S.-born Wayne Houchin, Ben Hanlin of the United Kingdom, Australian James Galea, and Canada's Billy Kidd wow unsuspecting members of the public with a variety of shocking tricks, then each magician explains the scientific reality behind the seemingly miraculous feats.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2012
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 19
First episode air date: November 11, 2012
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