The real magic in this clip is Harrison Ford's reaction.
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Watch Harrison Ford's wonderful reaction to David Blaine's impressive card trick
Fanning powder helps card flourishes and old decks
Fanning powder is pretty useful if you like learning card flourishes. It makes the cards easier to work, and helps keep decks in service longer. Fanning powder is mostly zinc soap (zinc stearate) and some other magic filler. It fills the gaps, cracks, scratches and other imperfections that develop on playing cards as one obsessively… READ THE REST
Susanna Clarke's new book PIRANESI is a contemplative thriller about solitude
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This doggy DNA test can be the key to a long, healthy life for your pupper
If you've got a dog as a member of your family, there's about a 1 in 3 chance that you got your furry friend from a breeder. That may offer you some insight into your dog's background and family tree, but it doesn't always answer all of your questions about the full history hiding behind… READ THE REST
Lemonade is a homeowner and rental insurance option for people who hate insurance–and it's crazy easy
Look, nobody enjoys reading the fine print on an insurance policy. Heck, there's a good chance the guy who wrote it didn't even read it over once he was finished. It's usually pretty dry stuff. That being said, it might be worth investigating the specifics on the homeowners or renters insurance policy you've got now.… READ THE REST
SYQEL is an AI-powered audio visualizer for your music, and it's on sale for $50
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