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Supper Club Magician

from Strictly Tabu by The Carnivaleros

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lyrics

What fell from his mouth was well salted and frank
His boarding house pass long expired
Three squares and a roof had passed him on by
And his dang dogs were blistered and tired

His last meal was pulled from a storm drain on Main
It could have been someone's old shoe
Shuffling cards, sleight of hand were part of his game
And fervent applause was his due

He was a Supper Club Magician, an illusion technician
Pulled rabbits for coins from the rubes
But his gambling debts drove him right over the hill
Disappearing act final and cruel

He seemed to look older than years fifty five
And to some that just might be true
He'd been flyin' and drinkin' and drivin' and cryin'
For twenty years twisting his screw

He wanted to rise on the ladder of fame
Share the spotlight with Teller and Penn
But pawnshops and racetracks kept calling his name
What might have become never been

He was a Supper Club Magician, an illusion technician
Pulled rabbits for coins from the rubes
But his gambling debts drove him right over the hill
Disappearing act final and cruel

credits

from Strictly Tabu, released April 4, 2014
gary mackender: drums, piano, accordion
landis kearnon: vocals
karl hoffmann: bass
mitzi cowell: guitars
marco rosano: clarinet

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The Carnivaleros Tucson, Arizona

My songs contain elements of blues, tango, zydeco, cajun, country, rock, and yes, polka (of course!). I see my songs as mini- movies, novellas put to music. If you are one of Those About To Rock or a firm traditionalist, my music is not for you. “A guaranteed party starter that hails from Tucson but extends its sonic tendrils to New Orleans and Beyond.” – Fred Mills, Blurt Online, 2018 ... more

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