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Patricia: This is the best magic show Ive ever seen. Have you ever seen so many amazing magic tricks in your life? Theyre blowing my mind ! Sergio: Theyre all just illusions . Its nothing but smoke and mirrors . Patricia: I dont know how you can say

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By Alan Silverman Hollywood 14 October 2007 For many, the music of the Beatles was the soundtrack for the turbulent 1960s. In her new film musical set in that decade, award-winning director Julie Taymor uses almost three dozen of those songs to tell

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Tony: Another Valentines Day! I really hate Valentines Day. Chelsea: Whats your problem? Tony: Im sick of seeing heart- shaped boxes, stuffed animals, and cupid decorations everywhere. Lovey-dovey couples on the street and nothing but sentimental mov

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