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Unbelievable RecordsMay 25, 2026

The Living Camera

The Living Camera Stephen Wiltshire took one helicopter ride over New York. It lasted 20 minutes. Then he picked up a pen. He drew Manhattan from memory across an 18-foot canvas. Every window, every block, in order. Critics checked it against photos. The accuracy was almost perfect.

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