Werner Reich: How the magic of kindness helped me survive the Holocaust

The speaker shares a powerful story of survival during the Holocaust, highlighting the impact of a simple card trick taught by a fellow prisoner, Mr. Levine, in Auschwitz. This trick became a symbol of hope and resilience, leading the speaker to a new life in England and the United States, where he used magic to inspire others. The narrative emphasizes the importance of kindness and the lasting impact of small gestures.

What lesson did the speaker learn about the value of gifts?

Describe the circumstances that led the speaker's family to leave Germany.

What was the significance of Mr. Herbert Levine in the speaker's life?

What were the conditions like in the concentration camps described by the speaker?

What did the speaker do after being liberated from the concentration camp?

What challenges did the speaker face when he arrived in England?

How did the speaker feel about performing the card trick he learned in Auschwitz?

How did the speaker's experiences during the war influence his later life?

What message does the speaker convey about kindness and helping others?

Reflect on the importance of hope as described by the speaker.