Chapter 063: This Fellow Seems to Truly Possess Magic

While Stir was amassing power in a frenzy, Li Lekang, too, began preparing for his path to stardom.

After a fiery round of auditions, Talent Show finally reached its elimination stage. The production crew gathered in Las Vegas, ready for the brutal head-to-head knockouts.

Compared to other contestants, Li Lekang’s progress was unimaginable to all. Starting from the same line as everyone else, in just a few months he had gone from a stunning debut to being the king of trending topics, and now his value had multiplied, with every performance sold out to capacity.

It could be said he had already traversed the entire path to fame that Talent Show could offer its contestants. Even many previous winners of talent competitions might not have achieved the level of success he now enjoyed.

He wasn’t quite a household name, but among young people active online, he was certainly well-known. His much-discussed lottery prediction magic, his water-walking illusion that no one has yet deciphered, and his innovative twists on classic tricks—there’s too much to recount.

Because of this, the group Li Lekang belonged to was recognized by viewers as the “champion’s league.” His guaranteed advancement meant the rest of the contestants had to fight even harder.

To have a magician who’s already famous online and even internationally, compete alongside other hopefuls still quietly striving? “No suspense” became the most frequent comment about Li Lekang on the show. His fervent fans even claimed that every one of his performances was worthy of the championship.

Yet this opinion inevitably stirred discontent among some casual viewers, leading to more trash talk online—an unavoidable reality, for no one is universally loved.

Unless you’re money.

Li Lekang isn’t money, but he can bring the production team plenty of it. So, including producers and hosts, everyone treated Li Lekang with warmth and enthusiasm. When he stepped onto the Talent Show stage again, some people in the audience were already standing and applauding.

This was the mark of a true star. Even among the four hosts, some couldn’t stay seated. For example, the Latin-flavored Sofia stood and clapped, exclaiming to those beside her, “I like him! Woo!”

Sofia Vergara, the actress who played the fiery mother in Modern Family, got her start as a top model. With her height of 5’7” and a commanding 32F bust, she has often been crowned as a “sex goddess” by magazine covers.

Sofia’s enthusiastic cheers revealed her status as a fan, and perhaps Li Lekang’s presence was the first to achieve such acclaim in the show’s history.

The stage lights dimmed.

The audience watched as Li Lekang carried a gift box in his hands, slowly walking onto the stage. He glanced at the crowd—a sea of faces, all eyes fixed on him.

He placed the wooden box on the central table, opened it in front of everyone, and took out a black robe, anticipation shining in his eyes.

Stage magic is, in fact, also a test of acting skills. Li Lekang had been working with Daisy on performance, learning how to use specific body language to tell a story.

The audience watched with rapt attention. Another female judge, Heidi, stared in surprise. “I remember! That’s the outfit from the first time! Is it the second episode now?”

This black robe was the one Li Lekang had worn in his debut on Talent Show. Now he brought it out again for a reason.

The pacing was perfect; all eyes focused on him.

Li Lekang donned the robe and beckoned to Sofia at the judges’ table. She glanced around, then pointed to herself, confirming he meant her.

Li Lekang nodded affirmatively, “Yes, darling, would you be my guest assistant?”

“Oh wow! Me? Absolutely!” The moment was unplanned, and Sofia looked surprised, but her acting professionalism shone through. With a charming stride, she stepped onto the stage.

“Hi!” She hugged him.

“What do you need me to do, great magician?”

Li Lekang pointed to a black wooden plank lying on the stage floor, signaling for her to lie down.

“You want me to lie here?” Receiving a nod, Sofia unhesitatingly sat on the plank, crossed her legs, and elegantly reclined, her shapely figure giving the audience an eyeful.

Though a mother, the word “milf” is a classic favorite among men, and she is a regular on magazine lists of sexy stars, inspiring countless admirers.

After the audience enjoyed the view, it was time for Li Lekang’s miracle.

He stretched his hands over Sofia, murmuring some incantation, and the audience watched as the wooden plank supporting her body slowly rose!

“Wow! I’m flying!” Sofia played her role perfectly, acting naturally.

The plank lifted her to Li Lekang’s waist height and then held steady.

Li Lekang stepped away.

In traditional levitation acts, the secret is usually in the magician’s legs—a hidden support, often disguised as part of the pants, creating visual deception. Verification usually involves passing a hoop over the assistant, but this too is an illusion; the hoop doesn’t actually bypass the support.

If the magician moves away, the trick is exposed.

But Li Lekang simply walked off!

He picked up a wooden rod from the table, swung it forcefully in the air to show its solidity, then swept it beneath the plank supporting the lady—unimpeded!

He circled around, then swept it above her body—again, nothing blocked his way!

The audience’s curiosity grew ever higher.

At this point, Li Lekang’s magic diverged from traditional performances.

It was more refined, with no visible flaw.

But this was only the appetizer. After circling Sofia, Li Lekang took off his black robe, covered her with it, and handed her a blindfold.

“What do you want me to do?” Sofia was a bit nervous.

Li Lekang smiled, “Put on the blindfold, cross your arms over your chest; whatever happens next, don’t panic—just follow my instructions. Do you trust me?”

“I do! I don’t have any choice but to trust you now!” Her nerves and anticipation, her fear and playful spirit, were all on full display.

Once she donned the blindfold, Li Lekang moved to her feet, grabbed the plank with both hands, and yanked it away!

The plank beneath her was pulled out—yet Sofia remained suspended, lying in midair!

The audience erupted.

This broke the old pattern of levitation acts! Except for those using video magic and technology, almost no one could pull off such a feat live on stage!

The crowd’s disbelief echoed in waves:

“It’s another day believing magic is real!”

“I’ll never figure out how he does it!”

“Lekang! I love you! You’re a legend forever!”

His fans in the seats grew ever more wild and ecstatic.

Even the judges wore stunned expressions, unable to recover.

Sofia, blindfolded, could feel the plank removed from underneath her! She had received no prior notice, no request for assistance—she’d simply been brought on stage, her body floating, the plank beneath her seemed normal at first.

But this guy actually pulled the plank out, and she still felt supported, not falling—this mechanism was truly ingenious, as if he’d used real magic!

Her amazement was written plainly on her face. People praised her acting, but she knew that claiming she wasn’t part of the act would be met with disbelief—yet she genuinely wasn’t!

It was as if he really possessed magic!

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