Good news/bad news, work-related.

[Jester]

The good news: I now have a third job, working Wednesday days at the new toy factory/magic shop in Key West, entertaining people as a magician. I get to learn a bunch of new tricks that I might not otherwise learn, so that I can demonstrate them to potential customers. I also have the potential for performing for kids' parties in-house (more money!), as well as for booking private shows outside of the store (even more money!).

Bad news: the owner really wants his magicians doing balloon animals for the kids who come in. I have never done balloon animals, and frankly don't want to start doing them now, for several reasons. One, the time spent doing that I could be doing something else--like magic tricks! Two, I just KNOW that some local is going to see me doing balloon animals there and then wonder, probably out loud, why I do not do balloon animals at the restaurant I do magic at once a week. I REFUSE to start doing balloon animals at that gig. First, that would be more shit I would have to carry. Secondly, I can just see night where all I would be doing would be balloon animals. The very thought makes me nauseous.

I am vaguely pondering the thought that maybe if I do the balloon animals really badly, the owner will decide my talents are best used elsewhere.

I like balloon animals--when other people make them. But right now, I really, really, REALLY hate balloon animals. Puke.

[Amina516]

Can I book you for a private magic show wearing only a thong?

You could be like the "Naked Cowboy" only for Keywest.

[tropicsgoddess]

Can I book you for a private magic show wearing only a thong?

You could be like the "Naked Cowboy" only for Keywest.

As long as he can sing (and no country please)!

[Jester]

Can I book you for a private magic show wearing only a thong?

Yes you can. I have actually done magic for people wearing less. (I was at the clothing optional bar laying out.) I warn you, though, it would not be cheap.

As long as he can sing (and no country please)!

I hate country, but I can't sing for shit. But that's okay, since Amina did not ask about booking me for my musical talents, but for a private magic show in a thong.

Pay attention--there may be a quiz.

[Squeaksmyalias]

*blinks*....I decided to read this thread at an interesting time...*skips off to grab popcorn* continue, I want to see where this goes.

[HYHYBT]

Probably nowhere, now that you've said that.

[Amina516]

Yes you can. I have actually done magic for people wearing less. (I was at the clothing optional bar laying out.) I warn you, though, it would not be cheap.



I hate country, but I can't sing for shit. But that's okay, since Amina did not ask about booking me for my musical talents, but for a private magic show in a thong.

Pay attention--there may be a quiz.

Well I assumed theres be singing....and a big hat involved.

Id need to see a picture of your "work" though....strictly professional reasons you understand...

[Exaspera]

Please make me a doggie one! Pleeeeeeese?!

[Jester]

Well I assumed theres be singing....and a big hat involved.

You assumed......wrong.

Id need to see a picture of your "work" though....strictly professional reasons you understand...

I am sure I have pictures of me doing magic around here somewhere. After all, that's the only body of work you would need to see for "professional reasons."

Please make me a doggie one! Pleeeeeeese?!

Are you TRYING to get me to break out the flamethrower?

[Squeaksmyalias]

Nope you are wrong HYHYBT, there might be pictures and flamethrowers. This is going down a great path. I love flamethrowers, pictures, and magic. Balloon animals too....can I haz a bunny?

[Plaidman]

I always wanted a balloon sword. Other kids got them. I'd ask, but they ignore me and give me a hat.


Make me a balloon sword Jester!

[Jester]

I swear, the next person that asks me for a balloon anything will incur my undivided attention and furious wrath. What part of "I really don't want to do this shit" did you guys miss?

"And you will know my name is JESTER when I lay my vengeance down upon you!"

[dalesys]

Waiting for Jester to fold, spindle and mutilate ass-sordid posters into balloon animals.

Twist twist... squeee

[Squeaksmyalias]

Can I get a magic trick with some sort of explosion? actually I'm not picky with magic tricks. But explosions are fun. Boom! whee!

[Jester]

I don't currently employ any pyrotechnics or explosions in my act. Keep in mind, I do close-up magic, so such things aren't always the best idea for such an act.