Max Davidson is a magician and mentalist, based in New York City.

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(00:00) Choosing New York over Denver to pursue magic

(01:32) Grandma, The Wizard’s Chest, and the $6 trick that started it all

(03:58) First effect: sponge balls—and the early “this is possible” spark

(05:42) From hobby to “maybe a career” (pre-college to junior year)

(08:06) Lessons with Charlie, magic camp, and finding a supportive tribe

(10:55) Practice vs. performance: few shows then, learning by doing now

(13:12) Loving the mic: public speaking, surprise as a gift, and why it stuck

(15:48) Support at home, realistic self-assessment, grit, and self-awareness

(18:56) Influences: Nate Staniforth, Ossie Wind, plus t ...