# 1531: Cheap Magic by Arielle Hebert

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Podcast: [The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-slowdown-poetry-reflection-daily-7043130)
Published: 2026-06-05T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today’s poem is Cheap Magic by Arielle Hebert. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “When we wear a costume, or even an uncharacteristic outfit, it’s possible to let go of the expectations other people set for us. Sometimes disappearing into another identity makes you more of yourself, not less. Being inside a persona might make you freer, not more constrained.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation and get access to the sponsor-free version of The Slowdown today. Slowdownshow.org/donate

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