"Before we get into the thick of things, we need to talk about the press tour for Now You See Me: Now You Don't. First of all, this should have been the name for the second movie, and this one should be called Now You Three Me. But more pertinent to this column is that, so far, only Jesse Eisenberg has done a magic trick on a talk show."
"What struck me the most about Mamdani's talk with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show was that he had enough time to talk serious business up top that he felt free to do bits at the end of the interview. That's a function of time, yes, but also of how good of an interviewer Stewart is. He's a real interlocutor, meeting people where they're at and setting up questions to get the point across."
Promotional press tours for Now You See Me: Now You Don't emphasize gimmicks and late-night appearances. Jesse Eisenberg performed a magic cold-read on Jimmy Fallon. Isla Fisher repeatedly coined the phrase "Wet Dave" on Late Night With Seth Meyers while praising Dave Franco. Late-night television requires celebrity performances akin to tricks, prompting applause after brief stunts. Jon Stewart demonstrated strong interviewing skill with Zohran Mamdani by allowing serious discussion followed by lighter bits and by meeting guests where they are. Sarah Paulson taught Stephen Colbert runway modeling, showcasing Colbert's gift for physical comedy and theatrical bits.
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