Babel Clash

Hey Lev,

Thanks for joining us on Babel Clash.  It’s been fun.  Congratulations on the success of the Magicians.  What would you say to convince those doubting readers sitting on the fence?  Why is the Magicians one bestseller not to be missed?

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