Prologue

Prologue

Wanted:

Magician’s Assistant

Must be female and prepared to travel. Immediately.

Assistant will provide own wardrobe, so make it goddamn flashy.

No whiners or crybabies, no cheapskates, no teetotalers.

Liars welcome, however.

Lack of conscience encouraged.

If interested, show yourself at noon tomorrow in the lobby of the Canyon Inn.

If you haven’t been approached by five minutes past noon, you’re free to go.