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(Apparently you’re not an underground legend until you have “the” in your name.)

Derek DelGaudio • AMORALMAN: A True Story and Other Lies

Brandon

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Bruce Obenour

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Alan van Valkenburg

Bill O'Neill • Interesting Stories for Curious People

“William Sorley.”

Deborah Harkness • The Black Bird Oracle

We now know, through reconstructions of the apparatus and research into his secrets, that Maskelyne's trunk was specially made so it could be opened by the man locked inside, but the Chief always remained silent on the issue, encouraging as much speculation as possible.

Teller Jim Steinmeyer • Hiding the Elephant: How Magicians Invented the Impossible and Learned to Disappear

Alex D

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David Mamet Memo to "The Unit" Writing Staff

David Mamet's memo provides guidelines for the writing staff of the TV show "The Unit" regarding the importance of drama, storytelling, and creating engaging scenes that advance the plot.

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He’s grateful for Marlowe. Not just for the shirts and shoes. There was a long time before Marlowe where everything was gloom and horror. One war after another, charging around on horseback. Mud and murder and mad kings. Henries and Edwards and Richards, and all the others. It all felt pointless, endless, hopeless. Eternal warriors, questing about