Magic astounds audience

By Jessica Nelson

The Pepperbox, May 9 th 1997

Magic astounds audience

By Jessica Nelson

Magic looks like fun, and sometimes easy it is, but not all the time and not at first. Shan Jones became interested in magic when he was in the fifth grade. He was watching TV and came upon a magic show. He thought that magic would be fun, and he wanted to try it.

“I went to the library and got some books about magic. I was interested and I wanted to learn more.” Said freshman Shan Jones.

How would you like to have your first magic show go? Well, right? That is not always the case. Jones had his first show while he was still in the fifth grade. He set up in one of his friends barns.

“It was bad. I was not very good,” said Jones

Some people think that magic is only performed on stage, at the circus or at parties. But how about for friends or family? Any time, any place, say at school.

“I don’t do shows, but I would like to. Maybe at parties or restaurants, but not up on stage. I like being close to people who are watching. I do some magic during PE class . The other students like it.” Said Jones.

There are so many magic tricks that people perform. Sawing people in half, making objects disappear, and what about pulling a cute little white bunny out of a velvet top hat? How about the use of money?

My favorite trick is taking two coins putting one in my pocket and then snapping my fingers and the coin will appear then the last time I will make both of the coins appear and disappear, “ said Jones.

There is a lot involved in being a good magician. Like a lot of practice and hard work. “I practice for about two hours a day Sometimes I don’t always have that much time though. I want to open a magic shop when I get older and I want to become a professional..