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Ben Murphy, one of Australia's most renowned magicians, was violently attacked during a performance on a Royal Caribbean cruise on March 1st. The attack occurred while Murphy was onstage with a female volunteer from the audience.
According to Murphy, a member of the audience rushed onstage and tackled him, interrupting the show and causing chaos. The incident was captured on video, which has since been shared widely on social media.
In the footage, Murphy can be seen falling to the ground as the attacker charges towards him. The audience can be heard gasping in shock as security personnel rush in to apprehend the attacker.