Fooling Houdini by Alex Stone Summary
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Journey into magic's secretive underworld as physicist Alex Stone reveals the science behind illusions. This controversial expose sparked backlash from the Society of American Magicians while illuminating surprising connections between magic, psychology, and mathematics. What hidden mental powers might you unlock?
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The Magic Olympics: A Spectacular Humiliation
Picture this: Stockholm, 2006. The World Championships of Magic-what insiders call "The Magic Olympics." In the buzzing convention center, 146 competitors from 66 countries showcase their finest deceptions. Among them stands Alex Stone, a physics student whose journey began at age five with an FAO Schwarz magic kit. Despite an embarrassing debut at his sixth birthday party where hecklers reduced him to tears, magic became his refuge-first connecting him with his skeptical scientist father during Saturday trips to JCR Magic in San Antonio, then providing escape during his physics studies at Columbia. For Stone, the magic community was an island of misfit toys where introverts found structured social interaction without vulnerability. As he prepared to compete in Stockholm, he faced the hierarchy of the magic world: hobbyists content to fool laypeople, competitive magicians who fool other magicians, and the eccentric geniuses at the top. Then came his Olympic moment-a disaster of epic proportions. Following a dazzling performance by Canadian wizard Shawn Farquhar, Stone stepped into the spotlight with trembling hands and immediately dropped a coin with a loud "clink." His Renaissance-themed routine connecting magic and physics crumbled as he performed before a thousand people. When he moved to card tricks, his hands dipped below the table-a cardinal sin-drawing snickers. Panicked, he dropped cards into his lap during a failed deck switch. The Spanish judge waved for him to stop, red-lighting him mid-performance-the only competitor to suffer this disgrace. Humiliated, Stone vowed never to do magic again.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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