“Goldie,”She was one of the new hires. There had been like four of them at once – they were already down to three. All completely fresh recruits, with their own dreams of what stage work was like, high drop out rate. No response. The girl was shaking. At least she didn’t seem to be bawling.… Continue reading

One of the In-show “exits” Olivia and Aurelia are planning involves a 3 box illusion. A persona will be dragged back on stage, ready to go play tennis after the show – she’s got a racket, and appropriate court attire, which she isn’t wearing yet. Olivia throws the outfit in the boxes, and closes the… Continue reading

The hardware store was open early – though a vigorous walk from the gas station. Nellie left the two requested replacement saw blades in her tiny security locker as she kept track of the usual proceedings. It was like watching for signs of zombie infection. Aurelia would, theoretically, still be only an inch taller than… Continue reading

It was no longer Joe Kelsen that ran “Joe’s Magic Emporium and Consignment”. He retired years ago. Decades, by now, according to the framed picture on the wall. One that turned to a skull if illuminated by blacklight. Darky “Joe” Rouse had opted not to change the name though. He did, after some joking with… Continue reading