Truly wondrous, befitting the man known as sorcerer supreme.
Given it was nerve damage to his fingers that prevented him continuing as a surgeon, I rather like the idea that close up sleight of hand magic actually IS something he works on for fun.
I mean, we literally have research that says this. With TV it works because shows are DESIGNED to have segues/scenes where advertising can go, so we perceive it as less disruptive. You can’t just drop advertising in any old where. Shockingly, people fucking HATE that.
