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Magician's implanted RFID chip is now useless after he forgets the password

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Missouri magician Zi Teng Wang embedded an RFID chip in his hand to enhance magic tricks, but the technology proved awkward for performances as audiences struggled with smartphone readers. After reprogramming the chip multiple times for different purposes, Wang forgot the password needed to modify its data, effectively locking himself out of his own implanted device. Unlocking it would require days of brute-force attempts with constant hand contact, risking permanent device failure.

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