Book · 2017 · Biography & Autobiography
Presto!
How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales
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Penn Jillette's book pressed Oh God lost 200 pounds after his heart episode it's fantastic book.
The best things said about it
So penn gillette in the book presto so i don't know that that book hasn't really hit a lot of people's uh nightstand.
Why people recommend it
Presto! How I Made Over 100 Pounds Disappear and Other Magical Tales by Penn Jillette chronicles the famed magician's dramatic and rapid weight loss journey following a serious health scare involving his heart. The book received high praise and widespread discussion across prominent podcast platforms. On The Joe Rogan Experience, comedian and filmmaker Kevin Smith enthusiastically recommended the publication, noting that after suffering his own major heart episode, he found inspiration in how Jillette successfully shed nearly two hundred pounds, calling the resulting book fantastic. Similarly, cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn discussed the book on The Rich Roll Podcast, analyzing Jillette's radical dietary transformation and methods while observing that the title had gradually found its way onto the nightstands of many individuals seeking health transformations. These podcast mentions highlight the book's dual appeal as both a gripping personal narrative of overcoming life-threatening health crises and a practical, if unconventional, guide for individuals navigating extreme weight loss, lifestyle overhauls, and plant-based or restricted diets in pursuit of long-term wellness and cardiovascular recovery.
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Kevin Smith Penn Jillette's book pressed Oh God lost 200 pounds after his heart episode it's fantastic book 1
“Penn Jillette's book pressed Oh God lost 200 pounds after his heart episode it's fantastic book”
Joel Kahn so penn gillette in the book presto so i don't know that that book hasn't really hit a lot of people's uh n… 1
“so penn gillette in the book presto so i don't know that that book hasn't really hit a lot of people's uh nightstand”




