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Los Angeles, CA. June 5, 2025 - Magician Justin Willman for comedy/magic special "Magic Lover" at Magic Castle in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Annie Noelker/For The Times)

Justin Willman reveals how he turns magic skeptics into believers: ‘The trick itself is never enough’

The celebrity magician brings his mix of comedy, curiosity and illusions to his debut Netflix special ‘Magic Lover,’ out Tuesday.

El Segundo, CA - June 02: Actor, producer, writer, and director Kevin Smith poses for a portrait in Name of Location on Monday, June 2, 2025 in El Segundo, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

With ‘Dogma’s’ re-release, director Kevin Smith’s prayers for his cult classic have been answered

Fortune Feimster in a blue cardigan with stars in many colors stands with her arm around Jaquelyn Smith, who has long hair

Fortune Feimster and Jacquelyn ‘Jax’ Smith are heading for divorce after 5-year marriage

Ricky Gervais performs his new hour, Mortality, on Saturday at the Hollywood Bowl

Ricky Gervais can offend you to death. He knows you’ll still laugh. ‘It’s a magic trick, it is a formula’

On his travel show, Conan O’Brien is on a treasure hunt for the unexpected

Demetri Martin brought visual art to stand-up. Can he take comedy into the art world?

Mexican Armenian comedian Jack Jr. finds a path to success roasting both his cultures

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