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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 54 MIN

#36 - FADO THE GREAT : The Untold Story Behind Nigeria's New Guinness World Record

from Thats my Time with Tolu Afilaka

What does it really take to break a Guinness World Record?In this episode of Sound Minds Podcast, Tolu Afilaka sits down with Fadó, Nigeria's leading magician and Guinness World Record holder for the Longest Magic Show.For over 22 years, Fadó dedicated his life to mastering an art many people misunderstood. Then came the challenge that would test his mind, body, finances, and resilience like never before: performing magic continuously for 50 hours.From sleepless nights and financial sacrifices to self-doubt and relentless preparation, Fadó shares the incredible story behind one of Nigeria's most remarkable achievements.This conversation goes far beyond magic. It's about vision, discipline, obsession, creativity, and the price people pay to achieve extraordinary goals.In this episode, we discuss:• The truth about magic and how it actually works • The journey to becoming a professional magician • Breaking a Guinness World Record • Performing for 50 hours without sleep • The physical and mental challenges behind the attempt • The sacrifices nobody saw • Going into debt to pursue a dream • Creativity, discipline, and mastery • Building a magic industry in Nigeria • What comes next after making historyWhether you're an entrepreneur, artist, creator, performer, or someone pursuing a difficult dream, this conversation is packed with lessons on persistence, courage, and believing in your vision when nobody else does.💬 What was your biggest takeaway from this conversation?🎙️ Sound Minds Podcast Hosted by Tolu Afilaka#Fado #GuinnessWorldRecord #Magic #Magician #Nigeria #Podcast #SoundMindsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it really take to break a Guinness World Record?In this episode of Sound Minds Podcast, Tolu Afilaka sits down with Fadó, Nigeria's leading magician and Guinness World Record holder for the Longest Magic Show.For over 22 years, Fadó dedicated his life to mastering an art many people misunderstood. Then came the challenge that would test his mind, body, finances, and resilience like never before: performing magic continuously for 50 hours.From sleepless nights and financial sacrifices to self-doubt and relentless preparation, Fadó shares the incredible story behind one of Nigeria's most remarkable achievements.This conversation goes far beyond magic. It's about vision, discipline, obsession, creativity, and the price people pay to achieve extraordinary goals.In this episode, we discuss:• The truth about magic and how it actually works • The journey to becoming a professional magician • Breaking a Guinness World Record • Performing for 50 hours without sleep • The physical and mental challenges behind the attempt • The sacrifices nobody saw • Going into debt to pursue a dream • Creativity, discipline, and mastery • Building a magic industry in Nigeria • What comes next after making historyWhether you're an entrepreneur, artist, creator, performer, or someone pursuing a difficult dream, this conversation is packed with lessons on persistence, courage, and believing in your vision when nobody else does.💬 What was your biggest takeaway from this conversation?🎙️ Sound Minds Podcast Hosted by Tolu Afilaka#Fado #GuinnessWorldRecord #Magic #Magician #Nigeria #Podcast #SoundMindsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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