Magic has a way of (abracadabra!) appearing ubiquitously throughout popular culture. Integrated with mysticism and illusion is the core element of performance, transcending the carnival atmosphere and stage into other arenas of human life and interaction. Host Dr. Melinda Lewis talks with magician, improv comedian, Drexel University English writing professor, and overall “Man of Mystery” Dr. Fred Siegel to uncover the allure of the magic genre, its evolution, and its performative relevance to life on stage and in the classroom."Pop, the Question" is a production of Marketing & Media in Pennoni Honors College at Drexel University. Recorded September 29, 2022 through virtual conferencing (Philadelphia, PA, USA).Featured Guest: Fred Siegel, PhD (Teaching Professor of English and Director, First-Year Writing Program, Department of English & Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences, Drexel University)Host and Producer: Melinda Lewis, PhD (Associate Director, Marketing & Media)Dean: Paula Marantz Cohen, PhDExecutive Producer: Erica Levi Zelinger (Director, Marketing & Media)Producer: Brian Kantorek (Assistant Director, Marketing & Media)Research and Script: Melinda Lewis, PhDAudio Engineering and Editing: Brian KantorekOriginal Theme Music: Brian KantorekProduction Assistance: Noah LevineSocial Media Outreach: Jaelynn VeseyGraphic Design: Kat HellerLogo Design: Michal AndersonAdditional Voiceover: Malia LewisThe views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Drexel University or Pennoni Honors College.Visit "The Smart Set" at https://www.thesmartset.com/magic-class for a related essay by Fred Siegel. Copyright © 2022 Drexel University