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Magic, illusion, and performance
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Throughout time, humans have been awed by magic and myths. There are whole book series and movies creatively showing fantasy magic. Rob Lake, a quarterfinalist on "America's Got Talent," is a modern Merlin. His large-scale illusions are truly amazing. Check out a few of them through the link below. In this week weeks episode, Mr. Lake discusses the process behind his fantastical tricks and what it takes to be a magician and illusionist.
Recurring Questions
Recurring Question
"What books have had an impact on you?"
For Young Listeners
"What advice do you have for teenagers?"
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Guest Bio
Rob Lake is a magician, illusionist, a quarterfinalist on America's Got Talent , and a receiver of the Merlin Award. There are people out there who do close-up magic, a couple of card tricks here, a sleight of hand there. However, Mr. Lake is not one of them. He specializes in theatrical shows with unbelievable displays of magic and incredible illusions. His shows and tricks seem to tell a story that will leave you breathless and amazed. Rob Lake has competed on and performed on many well-known outlets, including America’s Got Talent , Hulu , ESPN , Netflix , and so many more! While some illusionists will take other’s tricks and slightly adapt them, Mr. Lake achieves what hasn’t been done before with his tricks that have years to perfect. Rob Lake is truly one of the best magicians and illusionists of his time.
If you want a link to his full bio visit: Full Bio
If you would like to check out some of his performances visit: roblake.com
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