Import Magician

Import, Immature

Spencer Wright | Scope Of Work | 28th April 2025

Surely one of the most beguiling essays ever to be written about globalisation and reciprocal tariffs, by someone who thinks professionally about manufacturing. "I turn a can of tuna over in my hand, and my entire understanding of it changes. I buy a pair of shoes, make myself a drink, take a sip of water — it all has so much meaning. But every time I think I know what the meaning is, it seems to change" (3,600 words)

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Does A Magician Reveal Their Tricks?

Andrew Coletti | Atlas Obscura | 1st May 2025

Frank interview with a magician. Interesting throughout. The best way to learn to do magic is still by reading books and then practising in front of a mirror. With a mastery of the fundamentals, you can create your own novel tricks. Magicians keep their methods secret "for the audience’s benefit, not for our own". Most of the time, the explanation is "confoundingly simple" and kills the fun (2,000 words)