Magic for Humans Season 3 Episode 2 Vices
- May 15, 2020
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7.5 (66)
In season 3, episode 2 of Magic for Humans, titled "Vices," host Justin Willman continues his exploration of the fascinating world of magic, amaze and wonder with his signature mix of humor and astonishing illusions. In this episode, Willman takes a closer look at the notion of vices and the addictive nature of human behavior.
Willman begins the episode with a performance of a mind-boggling card trick that seems to predict the vices of a participant in the audience. He then moves on to a segment in which he shows how addiction can be used to create seemingly impossible feats of strength. Willman asks a fitness enthusiast to try to break a stack of wooden boards with his bare hands. Though the challenge seems daunting, Willman shows the participant a technique that allows him to break the boards with ease.
Next, Willman turns his attention to gambling and the thrill of taking risks. He engages a group of people in a game of craps, in which the roll of the dice determines their fate in a game of chance. However, Willman has a few tricks up his sleeve in this segment, which will leave the viewers questioning if the game was really all chance.
Willman then delves into addiction being used for scientific research. He asks a participant to smell different substances and see if he can identify them correctly. After the participant correctly identifies a substance, Willman conducts an experiment that shows the power of addiction on the brain and how it can alter our senses.
Another trick that Willman performs in this episode involves a participant attempting to balance a glass of water on their head while scarfing down a hotdog. This presents a seemingly impossible task, but Willman's solution is both clever and entertaining.
Finally, Willman concludes the episode with a segment on the addictive nature of social media and how our behavior online can be influenced by the companies behind the platforms. To do so, Willman performs a mind-bending trick using a participant's phone that will leave the viewers questioning the extent to which our online behavior can be controlled.
Overall, season 3, episode 2 of Magic for Humans presents a fascinating exploration of addiction and its impact on human behavior. Through mesmerizing illusions and engaging segments, Willman offers a unique perspective on the way our vices can influence and shape our lives.