Best Dean Carnegie Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 102 Newmann The Pioneer Mentalist 25:23

13d ago25:23

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On this episode we explore the life of C.A. George Newmann, the Pioneer Mentalist. He was a performer, hypnotist, mentalist, and magic book collector.By Dean Carnegie

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Ep 101 Rameses The Egyptian Mystic 30:07

2M ago30:07

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Albert Marchinsky was professionally known as Rameses The Egyptian Mystic, a very popular illusionist/magician in his time. He had an amazing career. Another magic celebrity learns about magic from him! Enjoy this episode of The Magic Detective Podcast.By Dean Carnegie

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Ep 100 The Enigmatic Dr. Edward Saint 49:38

2M ago49:38

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Dr. Saint is one fascinating character. He gave his first performances at age 9 and continued right up till his death. He was Bess Houdini's Manager and much more. THIS episode is #100. As a bonus, after the closing remarks, the FULL Houdini Seance can be heard. Enjoy! #houdini #seanceBy Dean Carnegie

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Ep 99 The Young Joe Dunninger 25:09

5M ago25:09

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This episode explores the early days of Joseph Dunninger. These are his magic days, prior to him becoming the mentalist of renown. This episode is dedicated to Maxine Dunninger Hohneker.By Dean Carnegie

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Ep 98 Magician and Magic Dealer Frank Ducrot 27:46

7M ago27:46

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This episode is on the life of Frank Ducrot, the man who arguably owned more magic shops than anyone in history! Well it was one shop, but he consolidated 38 others. Listen and learn more about this amazing man. https://www.themagicdetective.com/2023/12/magicians-we-lost-in-2023.htmlBy Dean Carnegie

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Ep 97 The Houdini Broadcasts 25:10

8M ago25:10

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Here we have something special once again. The episode today comes from a manuscript published by Micky Hades of Canada. I took the manuscript and turned it into an old style Radio Broadcast of sorts. Listen to the podcast to learn more about it! The recording takes place Nov 1st, 1926. Enjoy!!!By Dean Carnegie

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Ep 96 The First Houdini Seance -Did Houdini Return? 33:26

9M ago33:26

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This is about the very first Houdini Seance that took place at Bess Houdini's home. Arthur Ford was the medium. Did Bess received the real message? Did Arthur Ford cheat or was it legit? Welcome to Season 6 of The Magic Detective Podcast! Remember to visit MagicHistorian.com to get your official Magic Detective T-shirt!…

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Ep 95 The Life of Eddie Joseph, Magic Writer and Magician 26:26

9M ago26:26

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Today, I offer a hidden gem. A fantastic artist who I knew nothing about, but turns out to be an amazing magician, writer, and creator. He invented effects that are still done today, he wrote countless columns in magazines, and had 70+ of his own publications. He did card magic, coin magic, mentalism, escapes, pick pocketing, and even magic over th…

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Ep 94 The Amazing Maurice Fogel 32:24

10M ago32:24

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This episode deals with the life and exploits of Maurice Fogel, the first man to do a solo mentalism show in Great Britain. He became hugely popular in his day and devised a number of diabolical publicity stunts! check out his Russian Roulette Routine https://www.themagicdetective.com/2023/09/the-amazing-fogel-worlds-greatest.html…

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Ep 93 William Marion Fay - The Other Davenport Brother 25:41

10M ago25:41

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William Marion Fay was a partner in the famous Davenport Brothers act. He traveled with them overseas, performed in their show, and had many adventures along the way. Some even say he is up to his old tricks today, listen to find out.By Dean Carnegie

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Revolutionizing Politics: Embracing Augmented Democracy & Collective Intelligence | Cesar Hidalgo 54:47

11M ago54:47

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In this episode of Meyerside Chats, Evan Meyer speaks with Cesar Hidalgo, a Chilean Spanish-American scholar known for his contributions to economic complexity, data visualization, and applied artificial intelligence. They discuss the problems with democracy today, such as political polarization and identity-based politics. They also explore the id…

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Ep 92 The Other Houdini - Tony Curtis 43:33

12M ago43:33

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Did you know Tony Curtis had another life as a magician? I didn't either, but if you judge him by his talk show appearances, it sure looks that way! See what playing HOUDINI in a movie can do to a person!By Dean Carnegie

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Transcendent Listening: How Understanding Different Perspectives Drives Change with Leslie Crutchfield 58:52

1y ago58:52

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Welcome to another exciting episode of Meyerside Chats! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Leslie Crutchfield, an author, educator, and social change expert. Leslie is the Executive Director of Business for Impact at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, and her latest book, "How Change Happens: Why some movements suc…

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Technology, Informed Decision-Making & Bridging Politics | Dean of Public Policy & Information Systems, Carnegie Melon, Ramayya Krishnan 45:05

1y ago45:05

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In this episode of Meyerside Chats, Evan Meyer interviews Rammayya Krishnan, Dean of Public Policy and Information Systems @ Carnegie Melon University, an expert in digital transformation and technology management. They discuss the role of decision-making models in voting, particularly in local and state issues. Krishnan highlights the importance o…

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AI Strategy with Michael Peter 36:45

1y ago36:45

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Michael Peter is a Principal Architect for Google. With decades of experience building, architecting, strategy, partnerships in software applications for the enterprise, Michael has a very insightful view of harnessing Artificial Intelligence. Michael communicates the need for a real strategy and leaning in to the recent shifts with Generative AI. …

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Leadership, Transparency & Distorted Narratives | US Ambassador, David Satterfield 50:29

1y ago50:29

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In this episode, we delve into the critical issues of leadership, transparency, and distorted narratives that impact the construction of a more perfect union in the United States. Our guest, David Satterfield, brings a wealth of experience and firsthand knowledge from being in the room where important conversations take place. We explore the limita…

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Ep 91 The Wonderful Life of Tommy Wonder 28:39

1y ago28:39

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The great Jos Bema, aka Tommy Wonder is profiled on this episode of the podcast. The transcript for this episode is available on my blog, along with videos for each of the tricks mentioned in this podcast. https://www.themagicdetective.com/2023/05/the-wonderful-life-of-tommy-wonder.htmlBy Dean Carnegie

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Us & Them - Escaping the Human Condition | Dean of Public Policy, Brandeis, Maria Madison 1:11:05

1y ago1:11:05

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Maria Madison is the interim Dean of Brandeis University. A trained global public health researcher, Madison holds a Doctorate in population and international health from Harvard. She joined Brandeis with over two decades of international experience, designing, implementing and managing various projects and studies including clinical drug trials an…

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Ep 90 Hen Fetsch - The Epic Inventor of Magic 30:00

1y ago30:00

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This episode is on the life of Henry 'Hen' Fetsch, author of The Milk Pitcher Book, creator of Mental Epic and many other mysteries. Listen to his fascinating story and if your new to Hen, you'll discover a resource for some incredible magic!By Dean Carnegie

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Ep 89 Magic History News & Updates 9:14

1y ago9:14

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The Magic Detective is back...well, sorta. Coming back shortly. This is just a quick heads up to let you know what's been going on and to announce a new contest with new prize! In addition, check out my magic history items for sale on ebay https://www.ebay.com/usr/carnegiemagic Send contest entry to : mailto:info@carnegiemagic.com…

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Sarah Medrano, Cargill Business Studio 30:26

1y ago30:26

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ATD welcomes Sarah Medrano, Digital Product Leader at Cargill Business Studio. By combining deep agricultural expertise, Cargill utilizes that domain expertise with digital solutions driving innovation around key supply chain challenges. Hear about there initiative ReSKUed, looking to solve key challenges around food waste with data and predictive …

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Democratic Backsliding & the Politics of Confirmation Bias | Chair, Politics Department, Princeton | Nolan McCarty 1:00:01

1+ y ago1:00:01

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Summary Intro to Nolan McCary | 0:00 What is Democratic backsliding and are we experiencing it? | 5:15 Why every president is blamed or praised for his successes and failures depending on what side you're on? | 6:30 How the train derailment in East Palestine exemplified the fundamental toxic polarization issue? | 7:40 Politics of confirmation bias …

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COVID response, Mental Illness, Housing & Homelessness | Dean of Public Policy, New York University, Sherry Glied 52:37

1+ y ago52:37

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Recorded February 1,, 2023 Evan Meyer welcomes the Dean of Public Policy at New York University, Sherry Glied on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the "us and them" narrative and toxic polarization by striving to create virtuous community leadership and authentic conversation. The intent is to showcase the humanity…

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Church & State, Moral Standards, Money's Role in Politics | Texas State Rep, Kyle Biedermann 1:06:50

1+ y ago1:06:50

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Recorded January 19, 2023 Evan Meyer welcomes Former Texas State Representative, Kyle Biedermann (R-TX) on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the "us and them" narrative and toxic polarization by striving to create virtuous community leadership and authentic conversation. The intent is to showcase the humanity in th…

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Yabebal Fantaye of 10 Academy 41:37

1+ y ago41:37

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10 Academy identifies the highest potential recent university grads from Africa (no work experience) and gets them into global AI/Web3 jobs in 6 months. 10 Academy has been designed to scale across the continent and get thousands of brilliant people into work each year. 10 Academy has already achieved financially sustainability, with 100% of operat…

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Ep 88 Tales From The Dark Side of Magic 25:41

1+ y ago25:41

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This one features Ralph Emerson Powell, an unusual character from the 1930s. Popular in the Cleveland area but with a questionable background....and he was tied to a frightening event in history. Magic History Items on Ebay https://www.ebay.com/usr/carnegiemagicBy Dean Carnegie

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Artificial Intelligence, Election Process & Civics | US Congressman, Jay Obernolte 53:29

1+ y ago53:29

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An informative chat with U.S. Congressman, Jay Obernolte on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Please subscribe to my channel to help eliminate the "us and them" political narrative. Please pardon my less-than-ideal microphone during this episode filmed during my travels. Meyerside Chats seeks to eliminate the "us and them" narrative and toxic polari…

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Can we regain trust in government & fix politics? | US Congressman, Ted Lieu 1:00:07

1+ y ago1:00:07

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Support the show About Evan Meyer Evan is the Founder of BeautifyEarth.com, a tech platform and marketplace that speed tracks the urban beautification process through art, as well as the original 501(c)3 sister organization and public charity that beautifies schools in the communities that need it most. Beautify has now facilitated thousands of mur…

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Ep 87 Year In Review and More Radio 49:44

1+ y ago49:44

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It's the final show of 2022. This time I did a quick review of the previous Season, and then I share with you a NEW Radio interview I did a short time ago. I will be doing a lot more radio and tv in the coming year 2023, and I will do my best to share that content with YOU! Also, don't forget the CONTEST from Ep 86. Go back and listen to the questi…

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Ep 86 Charles Dickens The Unparalleled Necromancer 38:12

1+ y ago38:12

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Did you know Charles Dickens of The Christmas Carol fame, of Nickolas Nickelby, David Copperfield, A Tale of Two Cities, and many more stories, was also an amateur magician? Indeed he was. Now hear all about it! OH, and when you finish hearing about his exploits, stay around for a Christmas story written by HOUDINI, and narrated by Dean Carnegie. U…

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Ep 85 Milbourne Christopher Master Magician& Master Historian 33:40

1+ y ago33:40

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The world of magic owes a lot to this man. He created the first TV specials devoted to magic. His efforts preserved on video some amazing acts. He was the first author to try and give an accurate accounting of Houdini's life. He...well, Milbourne Christopher was many things: magician, author, performer, producer, historian, investigator and much mo…

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Ep 84 A Magician Among the Spiritualists 43:10

1+ y ago43:10

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Well my Houdini week episodes took longer than expected, lol. This is the last of that bunch. On this episode I discuss a myth surrounding Houdini and also the medium Eva C., and more! Check it out!By Dean Carnegie

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Trans Rights, Housing & Toxic Polarity Politics | California Senator, Scott Wiener 32:09

1+ y ago32:09

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With so many issues at the forefront of today’s society, polarization in our political climate is at an all-time high. From the issues of trans rights to tackling homelessness, everyone seems to have varied opinions on what to prioritize. Here to share thoughts on the matter is Senator Scott Wiener, representative of District 11 in the California S…

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Government: Similarities & Differences - Wroclaw, Poland: Part 2 | Councilman, Michal Kurczewski. 58:16

1+ y ago58:16

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Continuing his deep dive into the local government of Wrocław, Poland, Evan Meyer chats with Councilman Michal Kurczewski. Together, they discuss how their two-party system works and how they solve conflicts when passing mandates. Michal explains why a proper feedback-gathering mechanism must be implemented to ensure every constituent is heard, min…

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Ep 83 The Strange Friendship of Houdini & Ira Davenport 28:23

1+ y ago28:23

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Here are details on the friendship of Ira Davenport, half of the act who invented the Spirit Cabinet, and Harry Houdini the great escape artist. This is the transcript for this episode https://www.themagicdetective.com/2022/11/the-unusual-friendship-between-houdini.htmlBy Dean Carnegie

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Government: Similarities & Differences - Wrocław, Poland: Part 1 | Councilman, Bartlomiej Ciazynski 42:27

1+ y ago42:27

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The world is vast, and with it comes different places that have different ways of looking at things. What can we learn from them? Here to shed some light on what it’s like to live under the local government of Wrocław, Poland, is Councilman Bartlomiej Ciazynski. He is the Deputy Chair of the city council and Social Advisor to the Mayor of Wroclaw f…

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Ep 82 Houdini and His Ghost House 32:58

1+ y ago32:58

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A look at one of the 'secrets' to Houdini's escapes and then one of his most famous challenges where he uses this device.By Dean Carnegie

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Fact, Faith, Politics And Policies | Dean of Public Policy, Pepperdine University, Pete Peterson 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

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There is no hotter topic than politics. And with the midterm elections coming up, Evan Meyer chats with Pete Peterson to talk about what politics looks like and discusses important topics, including perceived threats from overseas, the COVID pandemic, and social issues that continue to drive US politics and policies. They also share their insights …

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Ep 81 Ching Ling Foo The Original Chinese Conjurer 38:40

1+ y ago38:40

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Here is the life story of Ching Ling Foo, the original Chinese magician who created a sensation at the turn of the century! It's an amazing story, filled with occasional tragedy. This is the last episode for Season 4. Season 5 will begin shortly. I mistakenly said it was the end of season 3 on the episode, lol.…

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Bringing Balanced Leadership & Common Sense in Californian Government | California Senator, Brian Dahle 49:06

1+ y ago49:06

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Evan Meyer welcomes Senator Brian Dahle to this edition of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. California State Senator and Republican gubernatorial nominee Brian Dahle talks about the need for government leaders to go beyond the sound bites and work on com…

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Dean Alderucci, Center of AI and Patent Research at Carnegie Mellon University 44:31

2y ago44:31

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Tom Marlow (CTO of Black Hills IP) and Dr. Manjeet Rege of University of St. Thomas deep dive into patent analytics and the insight generated regarding innovation and momentum of advanced technologies. Discussions around NLP algorithms and processing patent text, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Patent Policy/Operations & Adapting the Patent System …

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Ep 80 A Magic History RADIO Interview 43:34

2y ago43:34

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This time, the Magic Detective gets interviewed! This appeared a couple years ago on WSMI-FM Radio in Mid Illinois. It was a fun interview that I had forgotten about. I just found the recording and thought you'd like to hear some stuff about Houdini, myself, and other historical figures. enjoy.By Dean Carnegie

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Ep 79 Charlie Miller-Sleight of Hand Master 28:52

2y ago28:52

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This episode deals with the life of Charlie Miller. Charlie was a close friend to Dai Vernon and Faucett Ross, and one of the few magicians of his time who could present all of the material from the book, Expert AT the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase. He had a very interesting life. Even though he was known for his fantastic sleight of hand, he was equa…

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Writing Policy & the Nature of Politics at the State Senate | California Senator, Ben Allen 1:00:08

2y ago1:00:08

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Evan Meyer welcomes California State Senator, Ben Allen on this episode of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. California State Senator Ben Allen was elected in 2014 (and reelected in 2018) to represent the 26th Senate District covering the Westside, Hollyw…

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Creating Unity in Bridging Political Divides | Braver Angels Non-Profit, Directors, Randy Lioz & John Wood 53:55

2y ago53:55

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Evan Meyer welcomes BraverAngels.org on this edition of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. Evan Meyer welcomes John Wood and Randy Lioz with BraverAngels.org on this edition of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to…

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Ep 78 When Magic Saves The Day! 18:30

2y ago18:30

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Here are several stories with the theme, Magic Saves the Day. The first is the famous Fire in Decatur Ill, where Blackstone Sr. was performing. I've tried to give the most accurate information available, along with a brief bio of Ted Banks...a member of the Blackstone show. The next stories involved Cruise Ships, and you'll have to hear them to bel…

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Ep 77 The Holocaust Magicians 33:05

2y ago33:05

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Today, I explore the lives of 4 different Jewish magicians who were sent to Concentration Camps during WW2. There are some amazing stories here and also some tragedy. Werner Reich's TED Talk can be found herehttps://www.ted.com/talks/werner_reich_how_the_magic_of_kindness_helped_me_survive_the_holocaust…

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Ep 76 Frederic Culpitt The Magical Comedian 29:53

2y ago29:53

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Fred Culpitt, Magical Comedian, magic inventor, variety performer. Inventor of the Doll's House Illusion and more. Link for 2 Culpitt Tricks: https://youtu.be/fLe0dW0c0nMBy Dean Carnegie

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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | City Manager, David White 1:05:37

2y ago1:05:37

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Evan Meyer welcomes David White to this edition of Meyerside Chats. Are you interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. David White is the current City Manager for the City of Santa Monica. White joined in October 2021 after serving as deputy city manager in Berkeley, where he cham…

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City of Santa Monica & the Path Toward Civility | Chief of Police, Ramon Batista 1:09:38

2+ y ago1:09:38

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Evan Meyer welcomes Chief of Police Ramon Batista to this edition of Meyerside Chats. Interested in any of the civic topics below? Please tune in to Meyerside Chats on the Santa Monica Daily Press. Ramon Batista is the current Chief of Police for the City of Santa Monica. "Putting values into action" is one of his fundamental approaches to law enfo…

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