The Martian Odyssey As Magic Theater

By Wayne Saalman

[Photo by Hamish Dowson]

TRAVELING THE EARTH, daring the unknown, climbing the highest mountains, exploring the oceanic depths takes bravery; it takes determination, fearlessness and, at times, a near reckless attitude to one’s own precious mortality.

Still, those who are given to great adventure, who love novelty and are willing to…