Eli Marks was expecting to only have the one customer who stepped into "Chicago Magic" just prior to closing, but moments later in steps a kid with a simple request: making a tuba disappear, Eli tries to help the boy, while keeping an eye on the other customer and hoping he doesn't get upset about their interruption. John Gaspard's short story, an addition to his series of novels which follow the character of Eli Marks, is performed by Brandon Schenk. After the performance we speak with John and ask him to sell us on him, "The Last Customer," and some other projects he has going on.

Find the author: John Gaspard

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Find the voice actor: Brandon Schenk

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Two drivers are stuck in gridlock in Guy R. Newsham's short play. The pair couldn't be more different, but find some common ground as they make conversation waiting to get moving again. Performed by Michael McCarthy and Matthew Murray, this short comedy asks us to look beyond our (and others') past actions in the hope that we might do more with another chance.

Find the author: https://guynewsham.com/

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Michael McCarthy (Palmer)

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Matthew Murray (Perry)

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A detective is investigating a missing person in this short story by Serena J. Bishop. Her sharp eye catches a clue previously missed, but what will she find when she digs deeper into the stacks? Performed by Cara Giambrone, this mystery dives into the pages and the paranormal.

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