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May 12, 2025 59 mins
Magic!? Surely not..? Well, hopefully you'll be as surprised as us to learn the historical accounts that it's hard not to believe the Nolans drew upon for this modern classic which catapulted their names into Hollywood renown; as we pull back the curtain, revealing things to show this story may not be as far-fetched as it first seems. Were magicians really in such fierce competition in this era? Did they exploit the public's limited knowledge of electricity? And why can't Warner Bros. afford new sound effects? Join us to find out on That's Not How It Went Down!

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