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Old 15 July 2017, 03:58 AM   #1
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Blind Magician Instantly Fools Penn & Teller! (this blew my mind)

anyone else see this? i hope you guys enjoy it

His name is Richard Turner, I was sincerely blown away by this guys work ethic, also he has a very nice platinum daytona



http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/video...w37g23Uy66ddnw

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Old 15 July 2017, 12:14 PM   #2
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Fascinating.
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Old 15 July 2017, 01:27 PM   #3
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Old 15 July 2017, 03:44 PM   #4
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That was really fun to watch! Thanks for linking it for us.
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Old 15 July 2017, 03:59 PM   #5
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Guy looks like he's wearing a "platona". Thanks for sharing.
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Old 15 July 2017, 04:18 PM   #6
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Great stuff!

Ps, I like the flute girl.
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Old 15 July 2017, 09:03 PM   #7
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Old 15 July 2017, 09:49 PM   #8
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Brilliant!
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Old 16 July 2017, 01:46 AM   #9
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I saw this too. Not to be disrespectful, but how does he tell the time with a Rolex if he's blind? Or is it worn in the fashion sense? I don't mean to be insensitive, just curious.
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Old 16 July 2017, 02:37 AM   #10
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I saw this too. Not to be disrespectful, but how does he tell the time with a Rolex if he's blind? Or is it worn in the fashion sense? I don't mean to be insensitive, just curious.
Probably enjoys the heft of the platinum and likes to listen to it tick. I don't set the time on any of my watches but enjoy the immensely.
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Old 16 July 2017, 02:48 AM   #11
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Probably enjoys the heft of the platinum and likes to listen to it tick. I don't set the time on any of my watches but enjoy the immensely.
I mentioned this to a co-worker last night and he said Rolex probably modified it for him. I find that hard to believe. But I can imagine someone wanting to experience the joy of owning a Rolex, even if they can't see it. I wouldn't want to be limited from anything because of a disability. either. I say good for him.
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Old 16 July 2017, 03:00 AM   #12
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Not every blind person wants to "look the part". He's performing sleight of hand tricks with his pass thru shuffling and dealing from the second or third card in the deck. Wearing a watch will throw off observers who aren't aware he's blind, and make the "reveal" that much more astonishing........
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Maybe he have this one before.

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Old 16 July 2017, 03:09 AM   #14
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Maybe he have this one before.

And there I was, worried about hurting peoples' feelings!
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Old 16 July 2017, 06:50 AM   #15
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I saw this too. Not to be disrespectful, but how does he tell the time with a Rolex if he's blind? Or is it worn in the fashion sense? I don't mean to be insensitive, just curious.
I was curious as well but somewhat reluctant to raise the question.
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Maybe he have this one before.
I am also curious as to the water resistance rating of a Rolex with a 'flip-up' crystal.
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Old 16 July 2017, 07:03 AM   #16
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A fun clip to view!
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Old 17 July 2017, 03:19 AM   #17
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another reminder you can't trust a dealer lol
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