The most famous magic trick in the world has infiltrated our culture for years. In its originally described format, it appears to be a feat of impossibility - and it very well might be.
This week we go into the story of the magic that never really existed.
Link to the Paul Daniels elephant trick;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnOuquXpePU
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