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Black magic traps Nigerians in sex slavery abroad
When lesions broke out on Florence's face, she thought she had crossed a black magic curse that had been cast on her as she left Nigeria to work in Russia's sex trade. Florence is one of a rising number of poor women lured in recent ...
What brought you to Japan? I came here for the magic. Osaka is home to some of the best close-up magicians in the world. — Ben Daggers, magician Richard Brezina | COURTESY OF RICHARD BREZINA What's your favorite Japanese word or phrase? I like Japanese tongue-twisters; my ...
Self-described English gentleman on drinking tea and a new trick involving an audience member and a lemon.
Balloon artist pursues goal of spreading smiles through art
Balloon artist Erisa Sasaki has traveled around Japan and overseas in pursuit of her goal to "bring smiles to people across the world" with her inflatable artworks. Sasaki, 38, a resident of Sapporo, Hokkaido, was a nervous child who tried to avoid attending elementary and ...
Magician conjures up disaster plan for rabbit
This summer, Marty the Magician got a letter from the U.S. government. It began with six ominous words: "Dear Members of Our Regulated Community . . ." Washington had questions about his rabbit. Again. Marty Hahne, 54, does magic shows for kids in southern Missouri. For ...
