"Well, it looks like the hypnotist is starting his show, so let's go there first." decided John.
"But Dad... I wanna go see the animals."
"Don't worry Emily, we can go see them after the show."
"Fine."
The family headed to the hypnotist's tent as the show started.
A man walked on to the stage, wearing a top hat.
"I am the great Mesmero, master of the mind. Today, you will see feats of wonder that will amaze and astound you, but first, I need a volunteer from the crowd."
John really thought the man was overselling it. He didn't want to tell his kids that hypnosis wasn't real. He just hoped that this show wouldn't take too long; he wanted to show his family as much as the circus as possible. He wondered who the hypnotist would choose.