Pennsylvania man practices magic, dentistry | News

ELLWOOD CITY — Dr. Bradley Brown is a rare combination, a dentist who makes cavities disappear and a magician who makes objects appear apparently out of nowhere.

“Being a dentist is my serious side, being a magician is my fun side,” Brown said.

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