Step right up and enter the world of “The Magician,” where illusions blur the line between reality and spectacle. This poem invites readers to witness the enigmatic presence of magic. His facade hides a deeper story of manipulation and influence. Let’s delve into the captivating verses as the magician’s charm unfolds.
The Magician
A facade for favorites
Fans and lovers,
Come one, come all
To witness the debacle
Stand back, observe
Hope it's not obnoxious
Face-lift fan favorite
Makes them all sing
Toss this upwind
Till it drifts into my office
Opposite sides now
It's a 2way conference
This poem highlights performance and deception. As a magician would, it invites readers into a world where things aren’t always as they seem. The imagery of a “facade for favorites” and the invitation for fans and lovers to “witness the debacle” creates a scene of manipulation. Moreover, his power to make the audience “sing” shows the influence and charm at play.
The poem’s narrative actively explores power and communication, resembling a magician’s manipulation. The lines “Toss this upwind / Till it drifts into my office / Opposite sides now / It’s a 2way conference” illustrate a struggle for control. They highlight the complex interactions occurring behind the scenes.
This poem, written by dark fiction author Willy Martinez, will appear on the Ritual Blog for Mind on Fire Books.
Willy Martinez, who authored the dark fiction mythology “The Siguanaba” (The Siguanaba), also appears in our anthology Mad Men.
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