40 - Jamy Ian Swiss

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40 - Jamy Ian Swiss

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89 minutes

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Oct 31, 2013

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Scientist, skeptic, intellectual, magician extraordinaire ... Jamy Ian Swiss is a fascinating man. For a guy who specializes in creating illusions, Jamy has a strikingly deep love and respect for authenticity.

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Oct 31, 2013

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40 - Jamy Ian Swiss

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