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What is magic? | Christian Wedøy | TEDxTrondheim

1,712 views · Published 25 November 2014 · 11:49 · Indexed 23 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Times have changed for magicians. People are more informed and do not believe in the supernatural as much as they did before.

Christian Wedøy is one of Norways most aspiring illusionists. He took the national stage by storm at the finals of Norkse Talenter in 2012. In August 2014, Christian recreated Harry Houdini’s stunt when he locked himself with chains and handcuffs and jumped from the Old Town bridge into the Nidelven.

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