A memory expert and magician who was a favorite guest of Johnny Carson’s, he astonished audiences by reeling off the names of hundreds of people he had only just met.
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The (Memory) Method to Emily Winter’s Comedic Madness
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A stand-up comic explains how being “trigger-happy” can be a very positive thing.
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Puzzle Constructor Michael Blake on Mental Agility
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One man’s passion for word play leads to the construction of ever more challenging puzzles.
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Brent Sverdloff on Life-Shaping Literature
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The memorization coach reflects on books that have influenced him.
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Why James Gleason Lives and Breathes His Character
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A Broadway actor discusses commitment and the importance of staying in character.
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Why Hilarie Burton Spells Her First Name as She Does
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Asking about the story behind a person's name can make for memorable conversation.
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Elwood Smith on Drawing With Your Funny Bone
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A veteran illustrator walks us through the organized chaos of his imagination.
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