Once upon a time, in a faraway village, there lived a young girl named Aster. Aster was an ordinary girl in every way, except for one thing – she had the ability to perform unintentional magic. When Aster was born, a shooting star had soared across the sky, leaving behind a faint trail of stardust that settled on her forehead. People in the village saw this as a sign of great power and believed that Aster was destined for something extraordinary. However, as Aster grew older, her unintentional magic became a cause of trouble. Whenever she felt strong emotions like anger or sadness, her magical powers would unintentionally activate, wreaking havoc in the village.
Whenever she felt strong emotions like anger or sadness, her magical powers would unintentionally activate, wreaking havoc in the village. Objects flew through the air, water turned into ice, and sometimes, even small fires would ignite. The villagers started to fear Aster, and many believed that she was cursed.
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Every Seat Has A Story: Abracadabra! Magical Hospitality
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On a recent late night flight from Baltimore to Portland, Maine, 142 Customers experienced some Southwest Hospitality delivered in an unusual fashion. The flight was already late leaving BWI due to a weather-related delay on the aircraft’s previous segment, and then, just before pushing from the gate, a minor maintenance issue cropped up, lengthening the delay even further and increasing the frustration level onboard. During the boarding process, our Flight Attendant Kelli Bartlett , engaged in some light-hearted banter with a Customer. As they commiserated with each other over the evening’s delay, the gentleman produced a deck of playing cards, and explained to Kelli that it is a “voice-activated” deck of cards. He told her to say the name of a card of her choosing and something special would appear on the back of only that card. Our skeptical Flight Attendant examined the deck. Kelli said the face side of the cards looked normal, although the back of each card was blank. Thinking of our new livery and symbol, Kelli said “the five of hearts” out loud. She and the gentleman fanned through the deck, searching for Kelli’s named card, and when they spotted the five of hearts, with a flourish, he flipped the card over to show that it now said “I love Southwest Airlines” on the back!
It turned out that Mr. Alan Drew was a professional magician, and is a member of the prestigious 113-year-old Society of American Magicians, which was founded in 1902 by Harry Houdini.
He told Kelli that he truly LUVs Southwest and finds ways to incorporate references to our Company into his magic shows. After boarding was complete, and when that second delay happened, Kelli tried to cheer up the frustrated Customers, but says her jokes just weren’t connecting with the planeload of people anxious to be on their way. It was then that she had an idea of a great way to keep the tired Customers entertained while they waited for our Maintenance person to fix the issue.
A sketch of Mr. Drew the magician
After a quick discussion at his seat, Kelli invited Mr. Drew to the front galley area, handed him the PA microphone, and announced to our Customers she had arranged to have a professional magician help them pass the time during the delay.
Drawing on his years spent onstage, Mr. Drew was a natural in front of a crowd with a microphone, and Kelli reports that he had everyone laughing with his jokes and magic tricks.
He took our Southwest cocktail napkins and fashioned roses for many of the ladies on board, and performed his “I love Southwest Airlines” card trick for many of the Customers right at their seats. All of our Customers, plus three of our Flight Attendants, had a very memorable flight that evening!
He told Kelli that he truly LUVs Southwest and finds ways to incorporate references to our Company into his magic shows. After boarding was complete, and when that second delay happened, Kelli tried to cheer up the frustrated Customers, but says her jokes just weren’t connecting with the planeload of people anxious to be on their way. It was then that she had an idea of a great way to keep the tired Customers entertained while they waited for our Maintenance person to fix the issue.
They began to avoid her, leaving her feeling lonely and isolated. Aster's parents did their best to protect her, but they couldn't always control her magic. One day, a wise old woman named Baba Yaga came to the village. She had heard about Aster's unintentional magic and wanted to help her. Baba Yaga was a powerful sorceress who had mastered her own magic. She knew how difficult it was to control such powers. Baba Yaga took Aster under her wing and guided her in understanding and harnessing her magic. She taught Aster to channel her emotions into positive outlets, such as painting and writing. Baba Yaga also gave Aster a pendant made of moonstone, which helped to calm her magical energy. With Baba Yaga's guidance, Aster began to gain control over her unintentional magic. She no longer feared her own powers, and the villagers started to see her in a new light. They realized that Aster's magic was not a curse, but a unique gift that could bring joy and wonder to their lives. Aster's unintentional magic became a source of inspiration for the village. She used her powers to create beautiful light displays during festivals, to heal the sick, and even to fix broken objects. The villagers began to appreciate her for who she truly was – a kind-hearted girl with a magical spark. In time, Aster's unintentional magic became intentional. She learned to control her powers and became a skilled sorceress in her own right. She continued to use her magic to help others, spreading happiness and wonder wherever she went. Aster's story teaches us that sometimes our greatest strengths can initially cause chaos and fear. However, with guidance and understanding, these powers can be harnessed for good. Aster's unintentional magic became her greatest asset, and she was able to bring joy and magic to the lives of others. So let us remember Aster's journey and embrace our own unique abilities. Who knows? Maybe we too have a little bit of unintentional magic waiting to be discovered..
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