The pinnacle of magic

"Dear viewers and friends, what you are about to watch now is the eighth scene of "Peak Showdown". Following the great performance on Sea God Island last time, our Miracle Angel will once again challenge three strange people from all over the world. They are Sir Denver, a British professor of metaphysics who can take objects out of a locked iron box, Chino Rizzo, an Italian glassblower who can let coins pass through glass in full view, and can move from the human body. Filipino witch doctor Junior Gonzalez Perotz who removes metal or glass!"

"You may have noticed that the abilities of these three strange people are similar to a certain extent. The techniques involved all include making an object disappear when it passes through another object, and then re-entry after completing the passage. First of all, let us first listen to the views of these three strange people on the attribution of the prize money tonight. Yes, I am honored to announce to you that the prize money of "The Peak Showdown" has accumulated to 7000 Yuan!"

The host first invited a professor of metaphysics from the UK.This 60-year-old British man is well dressed and wears a British top hat. His cheeks and the tip of his nose are slightly red. "Hi everyone!" He raised his long-handled umbrella and waved it to the audience.

"Actually, I don't care about the whereabouts of the bonus." The professor of metaphysics said with a smile, "After so many years of research in the field of metaphysics, I deeply feel the close connection between metaphysics and life. Especially the relationship between superpowers and magic, It can be said to have a long history. In 1982, two boys claimed to be able to create images on film through their thoughts and use willpower to transfer objects. A psychologist has studied them for several months and is going to write a book about it. A scientific paper. He invented the term 'superhuman' specifically to describe the abilities of the two boys. However, in the second year, when his paper was about to be published, the boys jointly declared themselves liars, using nothing more than Ordinary magic tricks. One of them even became a real magician after that, he was the famous 'Evil Eye' Steve. Shaw. So I think, superpowers are somehow They have something in common with magic. Although the former tends to use human beings' spiritual power beyond the five senses, while the latter tends to use physical and psychological skills, they are not [-]% clear. Therefore, today I come to In fact, I came here just to enjoy a wonderful magic show. Although the effect I can achieve through decades of mental training, our magician may be able to crack it in a week, which is a little bit of a blow Confidence. But I do believe that we can find a way to balance the two, rather than pitting superpowers and magic against each other."

Probably the demeanor of the British professor is really impressive, and the audience in the audience gave a friendly response to his words.The old professor raised the brim of his top hat to signal the audience, then turned around and sat in his seat.

The second glassblower hired out had a standard Italian face.Thick and curly hair, slightly short stature, his upper limbs are very muscular, and the part where the short-sleeved shirt is exposed looks strong and powerful. "I really want to ask." The Italian has a strong accent in English, and each sentence begins with an Italian interjection, "Did Professor Weber mean just now, even if the magic show is on the first ring?" If it fails, he doesn't want to get a bonus either?"

"Yes. As you can see, my life has always been good and I don't need extra wealth." The British professor sitting on the sofa replied without hesitation.

"That's good. So, if the magician loses the last ring, or we can't see which one is worse in the performance, but the final vote is less than 50.00%, how will the prize be divided?" Italy people asked.

"I'm afraid it depends on the meaning of Mr. Perots who appeared last." The host replied with a smile, "You can discuss the distribution of bonuses."

"Then what are you waiting for? Get that Filipino up here! I have nothing to say."

The last witch doctor to take the stage was dressed in traditional Filipino attire.He also held a wooden stick covered with strips of various colors in his hand. His dark skin and big nose made him look more or less like an Indian.He turned his head and said a word to the interpreter behind him.Although the official language of the Philippines is English, many people living at the bottom do not understand or speak English at all, or only speak a kind of English mixed with Filipino and Spanish.

"Mr. Perots said that he would first say hello to the audience across the country and wish everyone good health," said the female translator.

"Can you translate my question to him?" the Italian said impatiently. "Remember to tell him that if the magician fails in the second round, I will take all the prize money."

The female translator with gold-rimmed glasses frowned, and started talking to the Filipino witch doctor in a low voice. "Mr. Perots said he didn't want the prize money. He just came to meet people with the same abilities as him. Although there are many orphans and homeless people in the Philippines who are in urgent need of treatment, he does not intend to go through this route. Come to raise money. By the way..." The female translator said to the host, "Mr. Perotz would like to announce the website and donation method of the Philippine Red Cross here. I don't know if the TV station will object."

"Of course!" The host smiled and expressed his respect to the witch doctor who seemed to be in trouble in Filipino.

The female translator began to introduce the health and medical conditions in the Philippines, and the screen also began to display the website of the Red Cross and how to donate.The Italian glassblower on the side looked around with a smile on his face, as if the huge bonus had already fallen into his pocket.After the witch doctor took his seat, the professor of metaphysics immediately started talking to him in Filipino in a low voice, as if he wanted to take this opportunity to get some information about the metaphysical world in Southeast Asia.

"I believe everyone can't wait any longer. Now, please invite our miracle angel—Clifford. Why!"

The magician uncharacteristically wore a traditional magician costume, a white suit, a white magician hat, white gloves, and even a pure white magic cane. With a cynical smile, the female audience was immediately aroused. scream.

"I want to express my respect to today's opponent." He explained to the host.The professor of metaphysics raised his top hat to the magician, the witch doctor smiled and nodded at him, and even the Italian glass blower proudly puffed out his chest when he heard this sentence.

"Because one of them has been devoted to the exploration of unknown fields, and has never thought of profiting from the research results. His research is entirely from the spirit of exploration of scientists, and he let me see the tolerance and understanding of science for metaphysics , and all kinds of novel explanations and applications. The other one of them is even more awe-inspiring." The magician took off his magician hat and bowed to the witch doctor from the Philippines, "He has been walking among the poorest people all year round. In between, when medical equipment is extremely scarce, he uses faith and special methods to cure diseases. He has practiced medicine for 30 years but has never owned his own private property. Even if he gets paid, he will replace it with medicine to save patients. I think Such a person deserves the warmest applause from each of us!"

The magician deliberately ignored his second opponent, and took the lead in applauding, and soon there was enthusiastic applause from the audience. "Okay, let's follow the previous steps. Stephen, start playing the video!" The magician proposed after the one-minute applause ended.

There are three different videos, but one is more shocking than the other.When seeing the witch doctor take out more than 40 pieces of iron from a man who was injured by a landmine through the ability of nihility and materialization, the audience couldn't help but exclaim.

"I think the key to these performances that everyone has seen. The process of nihilization and materialization gives people the ability to move objects through barriers in an instant. Then in the next time, I will revisit them one by one. Now let’s look at the performance in the video just now. Of course, the scene will not be so bloody when it reaches the last stage.”

The magician walks to the middle of the stage.He shook the magic wand in his hand, and immediately a female assistant pushed a table with a black iron box in front of him.

"A one-inch-thick steel plate, the openings fit perfectly. Maybe we can have Sir Webb come over and check?" He tapped the iron box with his magic stick, then handed the stick to the female assistant, and smiled at the professor from England. A gesture of please.

"It is indeed very strict." The metaphysics professor said after checking the tin box.

"So, could you please put this in the tin box and close the lid?"

The magician gave the professor of metaphysics an ivory brooch carved with the head of a lady.The latter carefully placed the brooch on the bottom of the iron box, lifted the iron box to check that there were no gaps underneath, then placed the iron box on the small round table, closed the lid, and turned the handle to completely close the box stand up.

"Now, Sir Webber, are you sure the brooch is still in the box?" the magician asked with a smile.

The metaphysics professor hesitated for a moment, picked up the box and shook it gently. "I think it's still in there," he replied.

"Are you sure?" The magician clasped his palms together and put them in front of his chin, showing a pondering expression. "Maybe..." He turned his palm and touched the ring on the ring finger of his left hand with his lips. "Our beautiful lady is no longer in the box. It's in..." He smiled and slowly spread his clasped palms. "In my palm?"

The ivory brooch that was put into the iron box just half a minute ago suddenly appeared on the magician's palm!

The metaphysics professor frowned, and immediately turned the handle to open the box again. "Ah!" he let out a low cry, turning the opening at the top of the box toward the audience.

There was nothing in the dark box.

"I hope this didn't hurt your confidence too much." The magician winked playfully at the professor of metaphysics.

"No, this made me fully appreciate the charm of magic." The metaphysics professor turned the iron box over and patted it gently, then shook his head helplessly, "You know that I have devoted my whole life to unraveling the unsolved mysteries of nature It's a pity that you can't tell me how you did it just now, I'm really curious!"

"If you want to start a side business after retirement, I will be honored to discuss the magic with you in the Association of Magicians." The magician said with a smile.

"Okay, let's move on to the next performance!"