Chan Canasta Names All the Cards the Audience has Picked | Parkinson on BBC
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Chan Canasta does not do tricks. He conducts experiments. The distinction matters to him, and by the end of this conversation it will matter to you too. In this conversation with Michael Parkinson, Canasta talks about his philosophy of talent — that it is one and indivisible, and that the first person who must believe in yours is you. He talks about leaving showbusiness to become a painter, about the synthesis of psychology and a lifelong interest in the occult that produced his act, and about the difference between making someone pick a card and simply knowing which one they will choose. He then demonstrates. Twice. With the entire studio audience. The jack of diamonds comes up exactly when he says it will. He mentions, almost in passing, that it would have worked even if Parkinson had changed his mind. This is the most unsettling thing he says all evening. Legendary talk show host Sir Michael Parkinson's official YouTube channel. Step back in time with us as we relive the golden e
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