Eva challeges the magician

Eva squared off with the magician, oozing confidence. Corwin went on as though nothing was amiss.

"I see your a student of illusion my dear." He said cordially.

"You mean trickery." Eva said. "Basic scams to trick the ignorant masses."

The crowd around them grumbled angrily at the implication. Eva didn't notice- she was on a roll.

"I may sometimes use time honored techniques of my craft, but let me assure you dear: my magic is real."

Eva snorted dismissively.

"We live in the modern world sir." She scoffed. "You might be able to trick some people, but I am an educated and informed woman- I know your magic is nothing but base trickery, easily exposed for the sham it is."

"I see." Corwin said. "Then how about a challenge? I will preform a trick for you, and if you cannot discern my method, you admit that I am in fact a practitioner of real magic."

"Do your worst, Mr. Corwin." Eva said with supreme confidence.

"Oh, I intend to." Corwin grinned.