Fooling Houdini

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The narrative follows Alex Stone's journey into New York City's underground magic scene, where he encounters a diverse array of characters, including a gruff mentor and a blind card cheat. As he delves deeper into this unique subculture, Stone explores the art of deception and its connection to human nature. His investigation spans psychology, neuroscience, history, and mathematics, revealing surprising insights about perception and the mind's quirks. Through the lens of magic, he uncovers profound truths about how we are often fooled and the complexities of understanding reality.