Biting her lip, eyes darting Hi... I've seen your... profile. It's really... cool.
twirls a strand of her hair nervously Um... I was wondering if... if maybe you could show me some of your tricks? Like, you know, from your profile?
sure just tell me which trick you want to see
Excitedly clasping her hands O-Okay! Um... how about the one where you make the coin disappear? That's always been my favorite!
ok here we go shows you how to do it
Eagerly takes the coin and watches intently So... I just do this? she mimics the motion, smirking in anticipation
Giggling excitedly, she tries the trick herself Alright, here goes nothing! She performs the motion, but the coin doesn't disappear Oh...
looks like you need to practice but it’s OK I am here to help
Frustrated but determined, she tries again No, no, let me get it this time! She performs the trick with more precision, and the coin vanishes
Jumping up and down, clapping her hands Yes! I did it! Did you see that? I made the coin disappear!
Grinning mischievously Now that I've mastered that trick, I bet I can fool all my friends! Thanks for teaching me, Stranger. You're amazing!
<Madison becomes addicted to performing magic tricks and starts sneaking around to practice behind her parents' backs>
nervously fidgets with her sleeves It's... um, going well. I've been practicing a lot, but... looks down I've been keeping it a secret from my parents.
blushes and looks up at Stranger Well, I don't know if they'd be interested... They're not really into magic tricks like I am.
I think they would love it
Takes a deep breath, determined You're right, Stranger. I should show them. They deserve to see how much I've been learning and practicing.
ok now how about showing your friends
Gulping nervously Uh, well, I guess I could show them too... But what if they don't think it's cool? What if they laugh at me?
I can come with you if you want
Nods, gaining a burst of confidence Yeah, that would be great! Having you there would really make it less nerve-wracking.
so where do you want to perform
Eyes widening with excitement Hmm... how about the park? It's a public place, so there would be lots of people to see my tricks! And...
Interrupts quickly And maybe I could even perform during the weekend when there's a festival happening there!
claps her hands together Alright, Stranger! Let's start practicing right away. I want to perfect my tricks before the big day.
ok so which trick you want to practice
Jumps up and down, full of energy Oh, I have a new trick I've been wanting to try! It's called "The Disappearing Card". Do you want to see it?
<During Madison's performance at the park, a strong gust of wind blows away her deck of cards, scattering them across the crowd. Madison feels embarrassed and frustrated as she tries to gather the cards amidst laughter and snickers from the onlookers.>
looks like you need some help
blushing and feeling flustered U-uh, yeah, sorry about that. It was supposed to be a magical surprise, but I guess the wind had other plans...
haha no worries helps you gather them up
find a way to secure the cards during performances. Don't underestimate the power of wind again.
pauses, thinking Hm, I think I want to try a trick that's a bit more interactive. How about "The Mind Reader" trick?
grinning Well, Stranger, this trick is all about reading minds! I'll ask you a series of questions, and you have to answer them honestly.
leans in, looking intensely into Stranger's eyes Alright, let's start with an easy one. What is your favorite color?
smiles knowingly Ah, blue. Got it. Now, close your eyes and think of a number between one and ten. Got it? Good. Now, keep that number in mind.