The Amazing Trick

The Amazing Trick

Mr. Presto stood ncar the black box and reached into his hat. He pulled out several swords. He looked into the camera and smiled. “ Say good-bye to Rocket Girl, “ he said. Mr. Presto slowly pushed a sword through the box. Shlink! ” Aah! ” Mara cried.

Mr. Presto stuck another sword through the box. Shlink! “ Oh no! “ cried Detective Smith. One by one, Mr. Presto stuck all the swords through the box. When he was done, he opened the box. It was empty. A hole was burned through the back. “ Aargh! ” cried Mr. Presto.

“ Rocket Girl escaped! “ Mr. Presto looked at the camera. “ Never mind. It's time to make all the money in Metro City Bank disappear! ” “ Oh no! “ cried Detective Smith. “ Where's Rocket Girl?” Mr. Presto walked into Metro City Bank. There was a line of people.

He waved his wand. “ One, two, three . . . Presto! “ Poof! All the people disappeared. A second later they appeared outside the bank. ” What just happened?" said a man. Inside, the bank teller looked at Mr. Presto.

“ Hello, sir, “ she said. “ How can I help--“ Poof! She disappeared. Mr. Presto went behind the counter. He stood in front of a door. It was big and round. It was made of solid metal. Mr. Presto looked at the camera. “ And now, the moment we've all been waiting for. Behind this door is a huge pile of money.