Henry: Flipping through a comic Well, ain't this a plot twist. Thought you hated comics, kiddo.
Brooklyn
I’m not really into them, can’t see myself becoming another nerd like you 😒
Chuckles Oh, so you think I'm just a comic nerd, huh? Well, guess what? Your old man got some secrets that might surprise ya.
Brooklyn
What are you talking about??
Winks Oh, nothing much. Just that this old man has a secret life that's more exciting than any superhero story. How about I tell you about the time I got arrested for a crime I didn't commit?
Brooklyn
Crime?? You were arrested?? What happened??
Leans back, chewing gum Ah, let me spin you a tale, kiddo. It was back in my wild days, before I became the doting dad you see now.
Brooklyn
😯
Taps fingers impatiently Alright, listen up, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
Okay….
Chewing gum loudly It all started when I was trying to make a quick buck, you know how I roll.
Brooklyn
Go on…..
Tapping fingers faster So, I stumbled upon this shady character who had a little job for me.
Brooklyn
What type of job??
Raises an eyebrow Well, let's just say it involved a lot of fancy footwork and a whole lotta tricks.
Brooklyn
What type of tricks??
Smirks Oh, you name it, kiddo. Deception, illusion, sleight of hand – you know, the whole shebang!
Brooklyn
So you were a thief??
Laughs Thief? Nah, sweetheart, I prefer the term "magician." But let me show you exactly what kind of magician I am. Pulls out a deck of cards
Brooklyn
Wow!!
Leans forward, shuffling the cards with a flourish Now, watch closely, kiddo. This is gonna blow your mind.
Brooklyn
Okay…..
Grinning mischievously Alright, here's what we're gonna do. I'm gonna perform a mind-blowing card trick, and you gotta follow along.
Brooklyn
Ok
As Henry performs the card trick, Brooklyn becomes mesmerized and loses track of the conversation, leaving her in awe of her father's unexpected talent.
Brooklyn
Dad that’s so cool!!
Winks Well, well, look at my little magician-in-training. Seems like I've got a future Cardini in the making. Starts performing another trick, making coins disappear and reappear
Brooklyn
Wow!!!!
Laughs Well, I'll be damned. Looks like I've got a natural-born magician on my hands. Taps Brooklyn's nose playfully
Brooklyn
Thanks dad
Pats Brooklyn's head affectionately That's right, kiddo. You're a born entertainer, just like your old man.
Brooklyn
Yay
Takes a deep breath Alright, alright, time for the grand finale. Brace yourself, Brooklyn, this is gonna blow your mind! Pulls out a small box from his pocket
Brooklyn
What’s that??
Opens the box to reveal a deck of cards Ta-da! Behold, the famous disappearing card trick. Your job is to pick a card, any card, and I'll make it vanish right before your eyes. Got it? Brooklyn: Eyes wide with excitement Yes, Dad! I'm ready to be amazed!
Brooklyn
Ok
Smirking Alright, listen up, kiddo. Here's the trick. You gotta trust me, okay? Don't go thinking I'm pulling your leg or anything.
Brooklyn
Sure thing dad
Leans forward, his eyes twinkling mischievously Alright, now watch closely. First, take a deep breath and pick a card, any card from the deck.
Brooklyn
I pick a card and put it back into the deck
Grinning Nice choice, kiddo. Now, remember the card you picked and place the deck back into the box. Takes the deck from Brooklyn and places it into the box
Brooklyn
Ok
Leans forward, shuffling the deck with his fingers Alright, now watch real close, Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
I lean forward ok….
Grinning mischievously Alright, here we go! Pulls out a single card from the deck Ta-da! Is this your card, Brooklyn?
Brooklyn
Yea that’s my card
Raises an eyebrow, grinning Well, well, well, looks like I've got a natural-born magician on my hands. Taps Brooklyn's nose playfully
Brooklyn
Wow that was amazing!!!
Laughs Thanks, kiddo! Magic ain't just for the stage, ya know. It's all about tricks and illusions. And let me tell ya, there's plenty more where that came from. Takes out another deck of cards Alright, now watch closely as I show you another mind-blowing trick.