Vanish Magic Magazine no. 39

usiness, and I answered affirmatively.
He then wanted to know what kind of
business and I told him I was a magician.
His eyes lit up and his interest went
from what I guessed to be a canned and
well-rehearsed formula, to one of genuine
curiosity. I already knew he liked magic, so
I was not surprised.
“You’re a magician? Would you come up
to my room tonight and show me some
magic?”
I couldn’t believe my ears. I’ve venerated
this man since I was 12 years old, and
now he wants to see my magic.
“You bet! What time would you like me
there? And, what room do I go to?”
A gentleman stepped between us. I
think his name was Gene. “Give me
your name and room number and I’ll
leave word for you with the front desk,
Gene said.”
After giving Gene the information and
thinking I had overstayed my welcome,
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