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The Trick
The world of stage magic and illusion is an unholy combination of smoke, mirrors and deception - and that's just the shows! Behind the scenes, deception and intrigue happen behind every curtain and under every trapdoor imaginable so that even magicians can't trust their "brothers in magic" with their secrets.
The Trick is a tale of two brothers, both in blood and in the golden art of stage magic. Jealousy and blind ambition clash as Maximillian searches for The Trick of True Magic, and his brother Fanto would do anything to steal the Prize for himself. Set in Vaudeville's Golden Era, The Trick is a tale with a terribly true message that steps from the past into modern history and beyond.
The Trick is a tale of two brothers, both in blood and in the golden art of stage magic. Jealousy and blind ambition clash as Maximillian searches for The Trick of True Magic, and his brother Fanto would do anything to steal the Prize for himself. Set in Vaudeville's Golden Era, The Trick is a tale with a terribly true message that steps from the past into modern history and beyond.
19 pages, ebook
First published March 21, 2016
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About the author
Chris Johnson
14 books58 followersChris Johnson writes high-stakes thrillers with a sci-fi and supernatural edge—think ancient secrets, time travel, and rogue agencies chasing ghosts.
When he’s not writing, Chris performs as a mentalist at private and corporate events, bending minds with psychology and sleight of hand. He lives in Brisbane, Australia, with his family, and still reads The Phantom when no one’s looking.
“Life’s an adventure. So are my books.”
When he’s not writing, Chris performs as a mentalist at private and corporate events, bending minds with psychology and sleight of hand. He lives in Brisbane, Australia, with his family, and still reads The Phantom when no one’s looking.
“Life’s an adventure. So are my books.”
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December 2, 2018
A fun, brief story with magic, a bit of mystery, and an unconventional ending. At times, I felt the writing "told" more than it "showed," but overall, I really liked The Trick.
May 24, 2020
A truly wonderful book that is definitely worth reading. Will not be disappointed.
April 18, 2021
This collection of two short stories and a preview of a longer work is not worth your time. The first story typical of self-published obvious stories about stage magic with a slight twist of fantasy. Clumsily written, the book didn't get any better in the other sections. The second story was an odd sexually explicit stupid story. The preview of a ghost type story didn't promise that things would get better.
January 15, 2022
This is a 3.5 star short story.
October 16, 2016
A traditional story with a decidedly non-traditional ending. A great short read with no downside.
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