Time to get voting!
As always, feedback
is welcomed, as are suggestions for future assistants
and illusions.
As the mismade was moved off the stage, Jeri and Jack crossed
to the pavilion's railing, the beach and ocean behind them.
"That was amazing," giggled Jeri, "although it's the first
time I've gone to pieces live on air!"
"Do you fancy helping me with another illusion?" asked Jack.
"Maybe later, but right now it's time for our first celebrity guests.
Why don't you show everyone what illusions you've got in store for them?"
Jack nodded, the camera following him as he walked away.
"You must all have seen those weird mirrors at the carnival,
mirrors that could scramble you up, stretch you out, and shrink you down."
He stopped by a table with a long, low frame on top. "Our next four illusions
are just like those mirrors, except these transformations definitely aren't
done with mirrors!. First up, we have the squeeze box." He patted the
top of the frame. "This illusion can squash someone down to just six
inches tall. Alternately, maybe you've always wanted to taller?" Walking
a little further, Jack stopped in front of a strangely shaped device. "This
is known as the elastic woman." It was vaguely humaniform, with cut-outs
for hands, head and feet, but also what appeared to crank shafts at the shoulders,
hips and neck. "Believe me, there's no better way to gain those few extra
inches." The camera panned again, drawing an upright cabinet, with another,
smaller cube mounted atop it, into shot. "On the other hand, maybe you
want to lose a few inches. This is the twister, and if you've always wanted
a slimmer look, this could be the illusion for you!" Finally, Jack turned
and gestured towards what appeared to be an oversized wringer, mounted into
the front of a clear perspex box. "If losing a few inches still isn't
enough for you, then you could try the wringer. It's guaranteed to leave you
so thin, you need never buy another airline ticket. After this illusion, you'll
be able to travel airmail. Jeri?" The camera cut back to Jeri, still
leaning against the railing.
"Thanks, Jack. Well, there are the four illusions, but what's
an illusion without an assistant? Our first four celebrity assistants are
all singers." The picture changed to a pop video. "Assistant number
1 is from the UK. Louise Nurding first found fame as part of girl band Eternal,
before releasing her debut solo album 'Naked'. Will Louise be your choice?"
Another video flashed up. "Assistant number 2 is Holly Valance. Holly
has just made the transition from Soap Star to Pop Star, as she tries to follow
fellow Aussie Kylie Minogue to the top. Is she who you want to see performing
the next illusion?" The video changed again. "Assistant number 3
needs no introduction. But will Jack be saying 'Oops, I did it again?' to
Britney Spears?" The final video flashed up. "Assistant number 4,
Christina Aguilera, has just released her new album "Stripped".
Is Christina the perfect person to assist Jack?" The camera cut back
to Jeri. "That's the choice - so get voting. We'll be right back with
the results, right after this."
So, who's going to assist in the next illusion, and which illusion will it be?
Click here to vote for your choice of assistant, and here to vote for your choice of illusion.
(Poll closes 3rd November. You need to join the Cyber Magic Library Group in order to vote)