Complex sentence: Initially a basketball player in high school in Wichita, when he couldn't play due to a broken foot, his grandfather brought him videotapes and books, and Born began working on his craft, becoming an expert in close-up magic.
Split into simpler sentences: Initially a basketball player in high school in Wichita, Born was sidelined with a broken foot and couldn't play. His grandfather then brought him his own videotapes and books about magic techniques, and Born began working on his craft, becoming an expert in close-up magic.