When I first arrived at the Youth Hostel in Miami Beach, Florida, there was a shady guy called Magic Mike who would sell us “magic numbers” – essentially stolen calling card numbers – immediately all the payphones around the hostel would fill up with young people calling home. It was blissful to be able to call friends and family for as long as we wanted to talk.

This payphone is fully functional, call (805) 298-1024 to talk to a nearby stranger or leave a message with what
“American” means to you.

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