Orion got an invitation to a former classmate’s birthday. It read “Magic Show at 1:30″, and I heard the little bird of intuition tell me that I should inquire further about it when I RSVP’d.
So I called up and said we’d be there. Then I asked, “Who’s doing the magic show?”
“Maybe you’ve heard of him… Jeff Evans?”
“Oh, yeah, I was at a School Assembly Showcase he put on last weekend, as a matter of fact. And the first assembly I did was half of a double header with him. The principal and I hadn’t yet agreed on my fee when she suddenly decided to offer me what she was paying him, so I was stoked. By the way, if it’s not too weird, what does he charge?”
And she told me what he charged for a half hour show followed by balloon hats for all. I just about fell over.
“Well, you’re definitely going to get a professional show at that rate.”
“Oh, do you do parties too? I’m sorry. I didn’t realize. We’ve seen his library show a couple of times, and he’s got some great promotional materials that we have around the house, so we’re constantly reminded of him.”
“No problem. It’ll be good to see what he does for a birthday. I don’t really do much magic in my act.”
Miles tries to cut rope with two different pairs of scissors, neither of them will work for him!
Jeff says he’ll do one of three tricks depending on how high the ball bounces. The ball doesn’t bounce at all.
Jeff asked for a bill from the audience. I just happened to have a hundred still in my wallet from the previous day’s party. He transforms it into a million dollar statue of liberty bill. The kids rushed him and tore it in half! Check out his awesome flaming wallet though.
Miles’ card appears inside a sealed soup can!
Jeanne’s ring goes into the Ring Polisher/ Grinder.
Balloon hats!
Jeff cuts into an orange and inside is my $100!
Balloon hats for all!
