DONT
BLINK
_ The Magic of
James SwainThe Magician
He sets you up with nonchalance
And cool indifferent paver.
He fans the deck, you chose with care
(Though it doesn’t really matter).
Your card retumed, he cuts the deck,
‘You are obviously lost.
Some sleight of hand,
Some misdirection,
Shatters all your expectations.
Surprise is the essential thing
As every artist knows.
The end is always different
From what you presuppose.
‘Stephen Roberts