Ep 11. The Tale of the Magician's Assistant
- July 18, 1993
- 24 min
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8.7 (889)
Season 2, Episode 11 of Are You Afraid of the Dark? is titled The Tale of the Magician's Assistant. The episode opens in a magic shop where a young girl named Donna works. Donna aspires to be a magician one day, and hopes to be able to perform in the shop's magic shows. However, Donna is not taken seriously by the shop's owner, Mr. Tophat, who believes that magic is for males only.
One day, a new magician named Seth comes to the shop looking for an assistant. Donna jumps at the opportunity and is hired on the spot. Seth is a charming and talented magician who quickly gains a following. Donna is thrilled to be part of Seth's magic tricks and is happy to be living her dream.
However, things quickly take a strange turn when Donna begins experiencing bizarre and terrifying nightmares. In her dreams, she is chased by a shadowy figure who is trying to kill her. When she wakes up, she finds that the shadows in her room seem to be alive and moving on their own.
Donna soon realizes that something is not right with Seth. He seems to have a dark side that he hides from the public, and Donna begins to suspect that his magic may be more than just an illusion. She becomes increasingly convinced that Seth is involved in some sort of dark magic, and that his tricks may be dangerous.
Desperate to uncover the truth, Donna begins to investigate Seth's past. She discovers that he was a member of a secret society of magicians who practiced black magic rituals. Donna learns that Seth's powers come from an ancient grimoire, a book of dark magic spells. She realizes that the shadowy figure from her dreams is a demon that has been summoned by Seth to do his bidding.
With the help of her friends, Donna must confront Seth and stop him from using his magic for evil. They devise a plan to retrieve the grimoire and destroy it, breaking the hold that Seth has over the demon. In a suspenseful and thrilling climax, the group battles the demon and ultimately triumphs over Seth's evil magic.
The Tale of the Magician's Assistant is a riveting episode that explores the dark side of magic. It is a cautionary tale that shows the dangers of using dark magic for personal gain, and the importance of friendship and teamwork in the face of evil. The episode is filled with suspense, action, and supernatural thrills, making it a must-watch for any fan of the show.