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Wanna see a magic trick? Son, come over here and prepare to be amazed. Magic has been captivating people for centuries, and today I will show you a trick that will leave you in awe. First, I need you to pick a card from this deck. Remember it, but don't tell me which one you chose. Great! Now, shuffle the deck thoroughly, making sure to mix all the cards. Once you're done, give it back to me.

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Collaborating with T Bone Burnett, Leslie Phillips changed her name and left her Christian label behind - Robert Plant, who recorded one of her songs on Raising Sand, is a fan. Such reanimation, the two tour the nation He gets out of limos, he meets other women He speaks of her fondly, their nights in the museum But she s just one more rag now he s dragging behind him.

Once you're done, give it back to me. Now, let's focus on your card. I will attempt to locate it without even looking at the deck.

The Xurse song

Agnes Obel wrote this song after reading the 2011 best seller Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. "It's a book about the mind, and there is a chapter in the book about narrative fallacies, and I thought that was really interesting," Obel said in a Songfacts interview. "How we construct these narratives of our own lives, even though so many things, almost anything that happens, is the result of a lot of things outside of our own control and doesn't have any meaning - it's completely accidental. But our minds want to put meaning into everything and to make sense of them."

The tendency for humans to search for meaning can be both a blessing and a curse, which is a theme Obel explores in this song. Art, science and discovery are all fueled by this curiosity, but so is aggression and insularity. In this song, there is a curse that could be a blessing in disguise.

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Clear your mind and concentrate. Think about your card and imagine it standing out from the rest. Abracadabra! With a swift movement, I will now fan out the deck and reveal your chosen card. Take a deep breath and prepare to see true magic. As I open the cards one by one, pay close attention. Is this it? No? How about this one? Not quite? All right, the anticipation is building up. I can see the excitement in your eyes. Now, let's try this one. Is this your card? Yes? Amazing! It worked! Witness the power of magic firsthand. The look on your face is priceless, a mix of disbelief and wonder. Magic allows us to experience the impossible. It allows us to believe that anything is achievable with a little bit of mystery. Remember, this card trick is just a glimpse into the world of magic. There are countless other tricks and illusions that will continue to amaze and surprise you. So, my son, welcome to the world of wonder and enchantment. Let's continue exploring the fascinating realm of magic together. Who knows what other astonishing tricks we will discover? Remember, the true magic lies in keeping an open mind and embracing the sense of wonder that these illusions bring..

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