The show is nearly over
As Houdini kept an eye
On a guest in the audience
Pretending to be shy

The man keeps hiding his eyes
And seems to whisper too
And each and every other guest
Must think his lies are true

One moment they look weary
Distrustful and aware
Then suddenly they change their minds
And their possessions are then shared

Now it's time for the last act
Houdini takes the stage
"And for this last trick, my friends...