Jerry Andrus
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"Jerry Andrus" was an American Magic (illusion)/magician and writer known internationally for his original Micromagic/close-up, sleight-of-hand tricks and optical illusions, such as the "Linking Pins".

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We see things based on autopilot. Our mind identifies something in a certain way, no matter what the eye sees. The eye tells you one thing and the brain tells you another.

I don't see any sense sitting around watching TV all day. Because this is the only chance I'll get, I want to be a good influence on other people as best I can.

I've had a wonderful life. If I died today, it doesn't owe me a thing. I've tried to be a good influence on everyone I've met along the way.

I've known David Copperfield since he was a boy. He visited here once, but didn't want to make a public event out of it.

I still call him now and then.