A magician was employed by a Shipping Line to entertain the passengers during cruises. The captain owned a parrot which always insisted on being part of the acts put on by the magician. He would perch on the edge of the stage and screech，“He does it with a mirror”or“He’s got it up his sleeve.”The magician was furious，but since the bird was a favorite with the captain and he was anxious to retain his position for future cruises，he maintained an angry silence. One evening as the magician worked...
