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♪ Ben 10! ♪
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This is so exciting!
We're finally going to see some real magic!
Well, magic that doesn't trap us
or send in monsters from another realm.
Oh, man!
I'm going to be part of every act!
Just imagine the possibilities!
I hate to burst your bubbles, there, Ben,
but you can't do any alien stuff here, kiddo.
[ Whining ] Why not?
This is a very exclusive club with very specific rules.
Dress code is strictly enforced.
No pets, no distracting jewelry,
no uninvited guests, no phones,
no open flames, and definitely
under no circumstances can you perform magic
unless you're a member of the club.
What?!
How can a place with so many rules be any fun at all?
The rules may seem strict,
but they're to ensure that everyone has fun and stays safe.
Okay. You're all good.
Say the magic word to the door.
-Uh, open sesame? -No.
I know the door secrets. Please.
I still can't see how anyone would get hurt in a magic club.
Next!
Ah! You, Guard.
I demand audience with the high council
of this establishment!
This is a very exclusive club, sir.
I'm going to have to ask how you heard about us.
Steam Smythe: Was this your card?
Who trained you in the way of the dark arts, steam man?
Well, see, there's this place called the Presto Palace.
It's a lovely little private magician club and --
What?
You mean to tell me you mortals established
an exclusive wizard society,
and I was not granted membership? [ Echoes ]
Hah-aah! Oh, no, no, no, no, no!
Did he do the pouf-y thing again?
Can I have his dessert?
That is no concern of yours.
Permit me access to the premises.
Not unless you plan on changing that outfit.
Very well! [ Snaps ]
[ Gasps ] Amazing! What a show!
I apologize, sir.
I didn't realize you were the talent.
Please.
You have spared yourself my wrath!
Ha! Artists.
Throughout the palace, there are multiple rooms,
and each one has different performers.
We can start by hitting the Sanctum of Sorcery!
Then, we can go to Spellcaster Square,
and after that... [ Gasps ]
[ Fog hisses ] [ Coughing ]
[ Gasps ]
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[ Gasps ]
Grandpa, grandpa! Can I please hit the floor?
I'm way too pumped to follow a schedule!
Yeah, you can go off on your own, but please,
Ben, follow the rules!
[ Vocalizes ] [ Boing-ing ]
Ah, that kid. It's okay, Grandpa.
Honestly, Ben may be a bit chaotic at times,
but he can't possibly get himself
in that much trouble, right?
[ Blink! ]
Which road trip have you been on?
Come on, Grandpa. Magical bewilderment awaits.
The people you're looking for are right this way.
[ Door creaks shut ]
By my authority as the world's foremost expert
in the dark arts, I, Hex,
demand you grant me audience. [ Hisses ]
Show yourself! [ Echoes ]
You can call me...
Shasta Fe!
And I'm Hal Kazam!
We're the top-dog magicians around here.
We decide who's in and who's out.
[ Normal voice ] An initiation, is it?
Very well, then.
Which of you must I best in mortal combat to win my place?
I hate to admit it, but this is actually rather impressive.
What, this?
It's just simple wires and floodlights.
Well, you have to admit, he puts on a good show.
All right, Hex.
We've seen everything we need to.
If our members like what they see, you're in the club.
If it's an exhibition you want,
then I'll put on a show you'll not soon forget!
[ Boing-ing ] [ Vocalizing ]
[ Whoosh ]
Huh?
[ Sinister music plays ]
What is Hex doing here?
Was he on the program?
Oh! Hex isn't on here at all!
Ooh, a special guest performer!
He's not a magician!
He's a sorcerer! Ooh!
A conjurer! Ooh!
A necromancer! Ooh!
Tickle me intrigued! [ Laughs ]
Ugh. I have to stop Hex.
Hey, kid. No distracting jewelry.
You'll have to put that away.
This isn't jewelry. Is it shiny?
I guess in the right light.
Then it's jewelry. But...
Hey, kid, I don't make the rules.
Ugh. Darn it!
My bling is just too popping.
I got to find a way into that room
using my keen wits and discretion.
[ Vent clicks shut ]
Okay. I must be right above Hex's room.
Time to let the cat out of the bag.
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[ Shing! ]
[ Growls ]
For my next trick, I will conjure something bigger.
[ Tinkles ] Wah!
Hey, no pets! Ugh!
Okay, discretion didn't work.
Whatever Hex is doing here, it can only end in disaster.
[ Groaning ]
And that's a technique I developed
called "Visceribus Transmutatus".
[ Cheers and applause ] Thank you.
Hal Kazam: The crowd seems to have enjoyed that.
Guest: I'm okay!
What do you think, Shasta?
They're probably just being polite.
We put on plenty of shows better than that.
You! [ Echoes ] [ Both yelp ]
[ Normal voice ] I trust that was to your satisfaction?
Uh, well, uh, it wasn't a completely pedestrian effort,
but all that smoke and mirrors is hardly up to our standard.
You little gnat! Whoa! Put me down!
Well, I can respect this dedication to the gimmick.
Should we give him another chance?
Well, he certainly couldn't do worse!
[ Both laugh ]
If you plan to continue this disrespect,
I invoke the right to trial by combat!
Settle down!
We'll let you do another display.
Very well.
We will continue this conversation
at the next theater!
[ Clatters ]
[ Whips, plunk ]
[ Gasps ] [ Laughter ]
[ Tapping ]
Ugh!
Gwen, we got trouble!
Open the window, and I'll show you!
Okay. I really hope you're mistaken.
Can I even touch that thing?
Probably. Now, come on!
[ Gasps ] Uh-oh!
That's definitely bad trouble.
Yeah, right?
I got to get in there to stop him before people get hurt!
Dude! Come on!
[ Both groan ] [ Zaps ]
The main stage is our toughest crowd.
They'll see through his cheap tricks for sure!
Alright. I suppose we're going to do this again.
I'll need a volunteer from the audience.
Chop, chop! Ooh -- Oh, oh!
Pick me! Pick me!
Very well! You, the appropriately enthusiastic one.
Oh, boy!
There's something disconcertingly
familiar about you!
Oh, wow! Ooh!
Is this going to be a psychic trick?
My grandkids would love this!
You're the Tennyson elder! [ Growls ]
Hex?!
You know, I completely didn't recognize you with a ponytail!
You aren't a sorcerer!
Well, heh, I dabble. [ Growls ]
None of these people have any kind of magical inclination!
They're all [Gasps] You!
You've had me performing for the entertainment
of these slack-jawed buffoons!
Well, if you want to call that performing...
[ Both laugh ]
You played me like a fiddle!
Run all you want! [ Screaming ]
It's will not spare you my wrath!
We've got to figure out some way to get back in there
before everything gets all Hexed up!
[ All gasp ]
I'm really sorry about this,
but I'm about to break a whole bunch of rules.
What?
[ Whoosh ]
[ Ding! ]
[ Mechanical beeping, whirring ]
Whoa! [ Blaster fire ]
Ah, you wretched little beast!
I knew you would turn up eventually!
You bet'cha!
Working with children, now?
[ Grunts ]
You are aware you aren't supposed to have
open flames here, right?
Huh?
What? Aah!
Now where?
Oh! Ah-ha!
How delightful to finally have a focal point
for my frustration! Aah!
Careful where you're aiming that blaster there, kiddo.
Whoops!
I'd almost forgotten how relaxing it is to
to let loose and torment humans!
Lucky for me, I'm not exactly human right now!
That device might change your form,
but you'll always be a petulant little brat on the inside!
[ Both grunting ]
Argh! Stay still!
Certainly! Hey! Agh!
[ Grunting ]
Ugh! Ugh, I'm getting real sick of these games!
Come and get me, then! No more dirty tricks!
Oh, you simple child!
Oh!
Whoa!
Medieval courts used to hire me
to do this to prisoners, you know.
My record was 5 straight days.
Ben! Are you okay? Yeah.
Just give me a sec.
I've been falling for, like, 5 minutes,
and I don't feel so hot.
Pun intended. Don't worry.
The Great Gwendini can keep him distracted!
Hex: Oh! Do you think he's okay?
Yeah, unfortunately. [ Grunts ]
Do us all a favor and turn yourself in!
Never!
It was fun messing with you, child, but I must be off!
Oh, no! You're not getting away that easily!
Wah! [ Grunts ]
You can't hold this up forever!
I only need to outlast that confounded device.
What's the matter? Don't like 52 pick up?
Let me concentrate!
You'll be sorry when I [Growls] get my arms out!
What? Put me back together this instant!
What's the matter, can't pouf without your legs?
So, uh, is he going to be okay like that?
Yeah. He seems fine.
He's super old.
This can't be the first time this has happened to him.
Well, that's good enough for me.
You're going straight back to prison, mister,
and no poufing out this time!
I hope the annoying little steam man
didn't eat my dessert again!
Well, I guess we all learned that sometimes it's okay
to break the rules for the greater good.
Oh, no! All of you are absolutely banned forever!
I swear, this happens every time nonmembers try to perform.
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Ooh!