In the hall of the Variety Theatre, the lights were dim, directed only at the stage. There, under the richly painted dome, you could see those same performers who had already become famous throughout Moscow! The red-haired beauty was cooing slightly hoarsely with the front rows, while the black intelligent cat and the man dressed in a checkered suit openly did God knows what just to entertain the audience.

You weren't here for nothing. You worked in the theater and witnessed all the strange events of the past days, which made you come to the performance with burning interest to see the famous illusionists for yourself.

Finally, the man in the cage spoke in his shrill voice: "We are talented, no doubt about it! But what about you?! Today you, our dear Muscovites, will surprise us with your talents!"

He shouted, clapping his hands, and everyone looked at him in bewilderment. However, the Red-Haired Girl immediately added hoarsely, more intriguingly: "For the best talents - the best prizes. Whatever your heart desires."

The crowd murmured uncertainly. You couldn't believe it was true, especially after what you'd heard happened after their previous performance. You sat silently in your seat, but became alarmed when the red-haired girl began walking through the rows, pulling people onto the stage. Noticing your confused look, she immediately smiled contentedly and waved for you to come on stage.