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Jim Kleefeld: 60 Years of Magic & Mentalism
Season 1 · Episode 15

Jim Kleefeld: 60 Years of Magic & Mentalism

The Magic Book Podcast · The Magic Book Podcast

June 13, 202549m 23s

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Show Notes

Professional magician Jim Kleefeld reflects on six decades of performing magic, revealing his strategic journey from children's performer to mentalism authority. Jim discusses writing "Locked" to establish credibility before tackling "The Book Test Book" - a comprehensive encyclopedia covering 600+ book tests from 1584-2020. He shares his meticulous research process, his wife's suggestion for the book's Easter egg, and insights on building respect and lasting friendships in the magic community.