What Magicians Know About Mistakes That You Don't | Michael Chaleff | TEDxStanford

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Pick a card, any card! Michael Chaleff is a former U.S. Navy surface warfare officer and Gulf War veteran who went on to become a federal prosecutor and trial attorney. Beyond that, he was also a magician and mentalist for four decades. Through thousands of magic tricks and performances, Michael has learned how to recover from mistakes and thrive through the unexpected. Michael Chaleff is a former U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer and Gulf War veteran who became a federal prosecutor and trial attorney, then spent decades helping others communicate in high-stakes environments. He is the founder of Practical Influence, a consultancy devoted to helping individuals communicate with confidence, negotiate with purpose, and use storytelling to move people and shape outcomes. A magician and mentalist for over four decades, he brings a rare mix of stagecraft, psychology, and lived experience to help people speak with clarity, credibility, and courage. This talk was given at a TEDx event using t

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