Christian magician on how his tricks bring people closer to Jesus
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Should Christians perform magic? Mark Shortland is the founding member of Christian Magicians and has been performing for more than 20 years worldwide and on Britain's Got Talent. He spoke to Esther Higham about using magic to spread the gospel.
Released on 28 May 2024
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