Monday 1st of August
I went for an audition to become a magician’s assistant yesterday and I’m still yet to hear from them. I think I did rather well, though. I didn’t even drop the rabbit or anything, and my leotard was on the right way round.
Tuesday 2nd of August
Hooray, a phone call! I got the job! I will go practice with the magician tomorrow and our first show together is on Sunday. It does sound awfully soon for a first time, but it’s only a short show and my main job is just stand there and look pretty. I’m good at that. I will be doing more demanding stuff later, I’m sure. Like appearing from antique wardrobes and the like.
Thursday 4th of August
The rehearsal yesterday was great. I got to move some stuff around on the stage and wear a pink top hat. The magician said I can take part in an act he’s been rehearsing by himself, but he wouldn’t reveal what it was as it’s apparently super secret. He said even his mother doesn’t know, and he doesn’t trust me yet so I can’t be told either. I am feeling a bit offended. After all, in third grade, I got the Most Reliable award from the teacher. I offered to take it to work today but the magician said he’s not going to change his mind.
Friday 5th of August
He still hasn’t changed his mind. However, he has changed his stage name. He is now called Magic Steve, instead of Steve of Mystery. I didn’t see the point in such a small change, but he said I will learn the ways of the business soon and then mumbled something about “the case”. I wonder if I should buy him a new suit case for Christmas as a thank you for choosing me? On the other hand, I’m sure he’s got some kind of a special suit case only for magicians and I don’t think we have a shop like that anywhere near. I do have an Amazon giftcard, though, so I could use that for it, I don’t know what I could get for myself.
Saturday 6th of August
Lost my best leotard today. Magic Steve (Whose name, as I just found out, is actually Dave.) said he hasn’t seen it anywhere. I thought it best not to bother him with it anymore, as he seemed to be having an uncomfortable wedgie all the time. Must be the nerves, the big show is tomorrow.
Sunday 7th of August
He is going to cut me in half! Not for real, of course, it’ll be a part of the show. I am so excited, it is a classic trick after all. Just stole some time for myself to write this down, will continue after I’m back home.
Wednesday 31st of August
Well, I am finally back home now. Everyone has been really kind, my neighbour even took care of DrPaws for me. Man, I am so glad I didn’t use my Amazon giftcard yet, I’ve heard they’ve got real nice prosthetic legs.
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My challenge (Abracadabra!) this week was by Carrie. My brain has been preoccupied with other crap this week so this is what I came up with, decided to go silly this time! I challenged Alyssa this week and you can find her response here.