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Exercise 1

Vocabulary

obvious

Adjective

ˈɑːbviːəs

easy to see or understand

It's obvious that she loves shopping.

His musical ability was obvious at a young age.

It's obvious that she doesn't like her job.

The point of your presentation should be obvious to us.

The right thing to do is not always obvious.

misdirection

Noun

ˌmɪsdɪˈrekʃən

the act of distracting, drawing someone’s attention away from something

Magicians often rely on misdirection.

supernatural

Adjective

ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl

that which cannot be explained by the laws of science; relating to gods or magic

Some people believe in supernatural things and creatures like vampires and ghosts.

display

Verb

dɪˈspleɪ

to show something

The sale sign was displayed in the window.

They displayed their affection for each other.

Her job is to display the new clothes in the store window.

Do not draw attention to yourself by displaying large amounts of cash or expensive jewelry.

make a fool of (someone)

Phrase

meɪk ə fuːl əv

to do something that will cause people to judge someone negatively

She made a fool of herself at the wedding by getting too drunk.

Exercise 2

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.

Nina and Jessica are at the local theater, watching a magic act.
	Nina This is amazing. Can you believe he sawed that woman in half? How does he do that?!
	Jessica Would you please calm down? You're making a fool of yourself.
Nina grabs Jessica by the shoulders.
	Nina But it was such a brilliant display of supernatural power!
Jessica laughs.
	Jessica I can't believe such obvious misdirection can get you so worked up.
Nina stares at the Magician lovingly.
	Nina It's not just the magic, it's their skill as entertainers. He's so mysterious and charming.
	Jessica I've never seen you like this. You're so down to earth, I didn't think a magic show would finally blow your mind.
	Nina I love it! Do you think if I volunteer to be in a trick he'll saw me in half? Or make me disappear?
	Jessica Put your hand up and let's see! That sounds like fun! So long as he brings you back...

Check your understanding:

What was the magic trick that got Nina so excited?

What does Jessica think of magic?

What does Nina decide to do?

Exercise 3

Discussion

If you had to choose one, which of the following professions would you prefer? Why? Try to imagine and describe what your daily routine would be like if you had that job.

Magician
Clown
Balloon twister
Trapeze artist
Stand-up comedian

Exercise 4

Further Discussion

Do you like watching magic shows? Why? Why not?

Do you believe in magic? Why? Why not?

Do you think magic shows are safe or dangerous for performers? Why?

Can you do any card tricks? Give an example.

Do you believe supernatural powers exist in this world? Why or why not?