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Stuff Mom Never Told You

Are female magicians an illusion?

Stuff Mom Never Told You

iHeartPodcasts

Society & Culture

4.24.6K Ratings

🗓️ 8 September 2010

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Historically, most stage magicians have been men -- and there's still a gender imbalance in the profession today. Why? What's the deal with women and magic? Molly and Cristen explore the gender implications, roles and politics of magic in this episode.

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have really helped us shape the podcast in our own intersectional feminism.

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and a huge range of topics along with their history and their relevance to this day.

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So much of what we fought for is at stake, but we're still fighting.

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one of my favorite moments in this book. What about you? You know, I love talking about the

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fictional women and their impact and importance on our society. I love seeing the illustrations.

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