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Story summary
- David Haig, actor and playwright, premieres Magic about the friendship between Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini, opening in Chichester.
- He portrays Conan Doyle and emphasizes portraying Doyle's faith respectfully, noting Doyle sought a scientifically grounded religion.
- The play examines faith versus fakery, reflecting Haig's rationalist perspective.
- At age 70, Haig contemplates his future in theatre and whether Magic will be his last play, yet he feels fulfilled.
