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A photo illustration of Devon Sawa from Final Destination for the Obsessed Podcast.
FINAL DESTINATION

’90s Heartthrob Shares Wild Theory About His Own Death

The “Final Destination” star tells “Obsessed: The Podcast” what goes through his head when he gets on an airplane.

Dana Herrnstadt

Rob Lake and the Muppets
WOCKA WOCKA

How Did The Muppets Bomb So Spectacularly on Broadway?

Their big Broadway debut in Rob Lake’s magic show comes crashing to an early end. What in the name of Kermit happened?

Tim Teeman

Woody Harrelson as Merrit McKinney, Jesse Eisenberg as Daniel Atlas, Dominic Sessa as Bosco, Dave Franco as Jack Wilder, Justice Smith as Charlie, Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves, and Ariana Greenblatt as June in Now You See Me, Now You Don’t.
ABRACADABRA

The ‘Now You See Me’ Sequel Proves That Magicians Are Lame

“Now You See Me, Now You Don’t” will make you wish someone would make this franchise disappear.

Nick Schager

David Blaine poses with one hand painted as half of his face.
WATCH THIS

David Blaine Watches a Man Leap to Certain Death

Watch this wild clip from the new series “David Blaine Do Not Attempt.”

Kevin Fallon

David Copperfield listens to a question during an HBO documentary.
‘UNABLE TO CONSENT’

David Copperfield Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Minors

Among the allegations, reported in an investigation by The Guardian, is that Copperfield drugged three women before sex.

Josh Fiallo

Penn & Teller are set to produce a new, illusion-based show.
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‘PANDEMONIUM’

Penn & Teller to Produce ‘Mind-Bending’ Show About Stalking

Penn and Teller are making their theater producing debut by presenting the “spellbinding spectacle” of Peter Brynolf and Jonas Ljung’s magic show, “Stalker,” at New World Stages.

Tim Teeman

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Princess Martha-Louise of Norway and her fiancé self-professed shaman Durek Verrett
STAR-CROSSED LOVERS

Norwegian Princess Sets Date to Wed Hollywood ‘Shaman’

Durek Verrett, who claims to be a sixth-generation shaman, will move to Norway and join the royal family, though he won’t be granted a title.

AJ McDougall

Antonio Díaz in El Mago Pop on Broadway.
HOW DID HE DO THAT?

‘El Mago Pop’ on Broadway: Amazing Illusions Sold Very Hard

Antonio Díaz is an amazing illusionist, especially around apparent teleportation! But his Broadway debut feels more advertisement—with stunning surprises—than full theatrical show.

Tim Teeman

Milt Larsen died of natural causes at 92 over Memorial Day weekend.
‘MISS HIM’

Milt Larsen, Co-Founder of The Magic Castle, Dies at 92

The actor and writer’s family said he died of natural causes in Southern California, where he spent most of his life.

Josh Fiallo

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ABRACADABRA

Magic Legend Teller Reveals the ‘Mrs. Davis’ Secret Tricks

Teller, of the famous Penn & Teller duo, talks about working as a magic consultant on the wild series “Mrs. Davis,” some people’s hatred of his artform, and the future of AI magic.

Fletcher Peters

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ROLL OF THE DICE

The Dungeons & Dragons TV Show for People Who Don’t Get D&D

Even if you don’t know what Critical Role means or where to buy a 12-sided die, the animated Prime Video series remains a must-watch for every kind of fantasy fan.

Shannon O’Connor

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