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Penn Jillette in conversation with Studs Terkel about illusions and magic

BROADCAST: May. 4, 1989 | DURATION: 00:51:37

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 4, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 37 seconds

Digital Format
WAV, WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Comedy, Satire

People

Entertainers

Tags

Jillette, Penn--Interviews Magicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Entertainers--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Jillette, Penn--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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