The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 273 - The Magicians
Jun 12, 2017
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds delve into the fascinating world of vaudeville magic in the late 1800s, exploring the lives and rivalries of magicians, the intricate performances at world fairs, and the complex issues of racial representation and discrimination in the entertainment industry.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Magic and Melodrama in the World of Vaudeville
02:00 • 18min
Magician Rivalry and Transformations
19:31 • 14min
The Get-Rich-Quick Plan for a Spiritualist Parlor
33:50 • 2min
Bizarre Encounters and Magic Rivalries
35:41 • 10min
Magical Performances at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition World's Fair
45:13 • 9min
Magical Performances and Unexpected Twists
54:05 • 16min
The Transformation of a Magician's Reputation
01:10:26 • 2min
The Life and Death of Magician Will Robinson
01:12:08 • 10min
Racial Representation in Media and Perilous Magic Tricks
01:22:10 • 6min
Exploring the History of Racism and Sexism in Magic
01:27:42 • 3min