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What's The Magic Word? : Ask Me Another Lev Grossman, this week's V.I.P. and the bestselling author of the fantasy trilogy The Magicians, explains what happens when wizards lack guidance counselors, and takes you on a trip to the arcade.

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Lev Grossman, this week's V.I.P. and the bestselling author of the fantasy trilogy The Magicians, explains what happens when wizards lack guidance counselors, and takes you on a trip to the arcade.

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Lev Grossman Catches Arcade Fever

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