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David Blaine

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Magic, magic, magic! This week we’re talking about David Blaine, a real magician’s magician. Also one of the few magicians that Tim and Tom have waved at IN PERSON. Hear all about that as well as all of his amazing feats of endurance in this week’s episode. This episode is brought to you by MVMT Watches. Get 15% off today - WITH FREE SHIPPING and FREE RETURNS—by going to mvmtwatches.com/guide. Join the MVMT! If you haven’t heard of them before, Harry's was started by two best friends – Jeff and Andy – who were fed up with being overcharged for razors, so they started their own razor company to give people what they deserve: a great shave at a fair price. Free shipping ends on December 9th, so ACT NOW.  Go to Harrys.com right now to get a limited edition holiday shave set while supplies last, and don’t forget to enter code GUIDE at checkout for $5 off.

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