Nancy Rost: Music

Magician's Assistant

(Nancy Rost)

My pushup bra is pushing
My leotard's too tight
It's gonna be another long night
He's got the silk scarves, he's got the knives
This is the story of my life

I am the magician's assistant
The title's a misnomer; you should see my job description
I am the magician's assistant
This is how it feels
To do it backwards in high heels

I was the sorcerer's apprentice
Learned to do his thing
Flashed a little plumage
And he took me under his wing
Yeah, I play the ingenue
But I am not naive
Even when he's naked he has something up his sleeve

I know where to find the trap doors
And move so he won't hurt me
I know his disappearing act
He's not gonna desert me
I know his secrets very well
Better than I'll ever tell

I am the magician's assistant ...

The guy's stage presence is a little grandiose
And I smell his coping mechanism when we're standing close
I let him tell me that he'll be the next Houdini
Gaze at him adoringly so he won't feel so teeny
The crowd disperses; we're alone
I take the keys and drive him home

I am the magician's assistant ...