How is magic made? With Sophie Dahl. Why do bats hang upside down? How does kinetic sand work?

Update: 2023-12-22

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This week our wonderful guest is author Sophie Dahl answering a question about magic!

Magic is everywhere around us... we know something magical will happen to you today.

We'll also find out why bats hang upside-down with the children of Si Kecil bookshop in Ubud, Bali and how kinetic sand works!

Happy listening everyone, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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