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I came to magic absolutely hating magic on a very, very deep level.

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Penn Jillette
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: March 5
Actor
Circus Performer
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Director
Illusionist
Jongleur
Magician
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Novelist
Podcaster
Radio Personality
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Massachusetts
Penn Fraser Jillette
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Hate
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