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How Paganini turned broken strings into a spectacle

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Niccolo Paganini wasn't just a virtuoso; he was a master manipulator of the dramatic arts. To prove his unmatched skill, he would secretly fray the strings of his violin before a concert so they would snap mid-performance. He would then flawlessly finish the concerto on the remaining strings, completely soaking up the baffled applause.

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