A Magical College Love

In this episode, Michaela Bly shares her story of falling in love with a magician during her freshman year of college. The magician, who was not just any magician but a talented one who had won the Junior Magic Olympics and even had a trick used by David Copperfield, seemed perfect to Michaela. They spent three days together, sharing deep connections without actually kissing. But when he finally confesses that he is gay, Michaela chooses to become his pretend girlfriend for a while, hiding the truth from everyone. The story takes an exciting turn when the magician invites Michaela to watch a David Copperfield show, where the climax of the performance involves a magical snowstorm that fills the entire theater. Despite knowing it's just a trick, Michaela feels a sense of beauty and magic in that moment, wanting it to last a little longer.