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By Melissa Camacho
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Magic series mixes illusion with humor, has some language.
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Magic for Humans
What's the Story?
MAGIC FOR HUMANS is a Netflix series featuring illusionist Justin Willman as he seeks to answer some of life's questions while stumping bystanders one magic trick at a time. From personalizing the foam designs on lattes without touching the cups to levitating himself during goat yoga, Willman manages to both charm and impress everyone he performs for.
Is It Any Good?
This fun series combines magic tricks, elaborate experiments, and good-natured wit as Justin Willman shows off his illusionist skills. Adding to the entertainment are people's reactions, which range from an adult stunned into silence when Willman pulls his wife out of a bag to young girls telling him that one of his tricks should be more gender inclusive -- all of which the illusionist takes in stride and with a sense of humor.
The tricks are impressive, and it's easy to find yourself accusing Willman of using the magic of television to make them happen, despite his assertions to the contrary. But Magic for Humans is as much about the easygoing, charming way Willman interacts with his audiences. Even if you're not a magic buff, it's an entertaining series that offers some lighthearted teen and adult fun.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about magic. How do illusionists trick people into thinking that what they're seeing is real?
What magic tricks impress you the most on Magic for Humans? Is it the trick itself, or the way that Willman goes about pulling it off?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 17, 2018
- Cast : Justin Willman
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic )
- Character Strengths : Curiosity
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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