Hi there!

I'd meant to respond to this two podcasts ago, but when you brought it up again this podcast, I felt that I had to respond. I hope that no one else has responded to this in the more recent podcast, but I guess I'm one behind. :(

With regard to the question: "Why are boxers so interested in magic?", to me the answer just seemed pretty obvious. I'd always thought it was an old carny connection. Both the world of professional boxing and the world of magic have the same flair for theatrics and spectacle. Both seem to have their origins in that whole old-school circus environment. You could almost switch out the boxing announcer for a sideshow barker. "Hurry Hurry Hurry, Step right up, Ladies and Gentleman, in this corner the Brawler from Baltimore, the Maryland Mauler, the Great Joe Pugilist, Heavyweight Champion of the World!! In the other corner, the Master of Mystery, The Duke of Deception, The Prestidigitator from Pennsylvania, the Amazing Manicotti the Magican!! Hurry Hurry, Step right up!!". :D

Other than that, great show, keep up the good work. :)

AS ALWAYS, this is THE BEST magic PODCAST in the WORLD!! maybe even the UNIVERSE!!