Part 1: "Bruised and Battered, Always Sore" - Chapter 1

The lead singer of Marianas Trench has his world blown apart in the blink of an eye. It wasn't Josh Ramsay's fault, but he's left to deal with the consequences and pick up the pieces with a little help from a friend.
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This story is dedicated to [dontlietomehoney] for her inspiration and plot suggestions, as well as her time and effort in being a second set of eyes for me.
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This is also dedicated to [quevvvvvvv] for being such a fantastic fan and reader. Happy birthday!!
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Definitions that may be helpful:

Harry
Houdini: Illusionist noted for his escape acts.

Prestidigitation: Sleight
of hand.

One Ahead: A principle in which the
performer is at least one step ahead of the audience.

The Pledge: The first step wherein a
magician shows you something ordinary, but it probably isn't.

The Turn: The second step where the
magician makes the ordinary object do something extraordinary.

The Prestige: The third and final
step where you see something shocking you've never seen before.

Misdirection: Making an audience
look elsewhere while you perform a secret move.

Parlor trick: A simple magic trick
which is generally easy to execute.

Maestro: A master of any art; an
eminent composer or conductor of music.

Coda: The ending of a piece of
music.

Gimmick: An object that appears
natural but has been altered to create a magical effect.

Revelation: The "miracle"
or feeling of amazement at the outcome of a trick.

Arthur Miller: Author of the book "Death
of A Salesman".