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Smoke and Mirrors

Paul B Davies's black comedy is based on real events. Adolf Hitler's favourite conjuror is touring America during the 1950s when he is confronted by his Nazi past.

Paul B Davies's black comedy is based on real events.

The Great Kalanag, Adolf Hitler's favourite conjuror, is touring America during the 1950s when he is confronted by his dubious past in Nazi Germany. Has he used the skills of a magician, in particular the techniques of misdirection, to create an illusion of his entire career?

Kalanag ...... Geoffrey Durham.

45 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 Jan 200914:15

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  • Mon 11 Jun 200714:15
  • Wed 14 Jan 200914:15

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