Magic Trick

This puzzle was featured at the 2013 LA Crossword Tournament.
Solve using the Crossword Compiler applet below, download a PDF, or use Across Lite.
The meta for this puzzle is the 17-Across.

Magic Trick by Pete Muller

There’s no contest submission form for this puzzle. Please email me with comments/questions.
I will post the solution within the next few weeks.
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