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  The first time I saw a magician, I was amazed. He could make things disappear with just a wave of his hand. He could conjure up objects from thin air and make them float in mid-air. I couldn't believe my eyes!

As I grew older, I became more interested in magic. I started reading books about magicians and their tricks. I even tried some of the simpler ones myself, but I couldn't seem to pull off the really impressive feats.

One day, I decided to take a class in magic. The teacher was an experienced magician who had been performing for years. He taught us all sorts of different techniques and tricks, and he even showed us some of his own routines.

It was hard work, but after a few weeks of practice, I started to see improvements. I could make coins disappear with more confidence, and I even learned how to levitate small objects.

Eventually, I felt ready to perform my own magic show. I practiced for weeks, perfecting my routine and making sure everything flowed smoothly. And on the day of the performance, I was nervous but excited.

As I walked onto the stage, the audience started clapping. And when I finished my final trick, they erupted into cheers and applause. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life!

From that moment on, I knew that magic would always be a part of me. It's a skill that requires practice and dedication, but it's also a lot of fun. And who knows, maybe one day I'll be performing for thousands of people like the magicians I saw as a child.