Chapter

The Life of Board Games
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50:56 - 58:09 (07:12)

The complexity of board games can affect a player's experience of it, with simpler games having more appeal. Instructions that discourage reading the rules are becoming more popular.

Clips
Joshua Jay, a renowned magician and author, shares his approach to creating new magic tricks, including how he imagines two versions of himself and physically interacts with the cards.
50:56 - 52:23 (01:26)
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Magic Tricks
Summary

Joshua Jay, a renowned magician and author, shares his approach to creating new magic tricks, including how he imagines two versions of himself and physically interacts with the cards. He also discusses the power of the mind in performing magic and how his passion for the art has evolved over time.

Chapter
The Life of Board Games
Episode
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Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast discusses how some gaming hobby shops tend to favor complex games which require long hours of play, while advocating for simpler games.
52:23 - 54:21 (01:58)
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Gaming
The enjoyment of board games goes beyond just playing them yourself, the joy of sharing them with others can enhance the experience and give them a life of their own.
54:21 - 58:09 (03:48)
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Board Games