David Blaine at Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood, 05/31/13

David Blaine at Bootsy Bellows in West Hollywood, 05/31/13

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9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript features a conversation with Mr. Blaine discussing various topics, including the government's greatest 'magic trick' of getting people to pay taxes, a baby's new tricks, and a humorous question about levitating a woman's blouse. It also includes a story about Haji Ali, a performer who tragically died from a dangerous trick involving kerosene. The dialogue is casual and light-hearted, with a mix of humor and historical anecdotes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Mr. Blaine consider the greatest magic trick performed by the government?

Making people believe in magic

Getting people to pay their taxes

Creating illusions

Disappearing acts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the humorous question asked about Mr. Blaine's magic skills?

How to make a rabbit disappear

How to levitate a woman's blouse

How to perform card tricks

How to make a coin vanish

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is mentioned as having performed a dangerous act involving kerosene?

Penn Jillette

Haji Ali

David Copperfield

Harry Houdini

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of Haji Ali's kerosene act?

He became famous

He tragically died

He won an award

He retired from magic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which time period did Haji Ali perform his act?

After Houdini

Before Houdini

Around the same time as Houdini

In the 21st century