When I was nine, I dreamed to become a magician after 1 a magic show. I went to the library and 2 a book of magic. The book taught basic hand tricks which I 3 most. I used most of my 4 time in the next months to 5 one of the tricks. I 6 hours each day doing the secret moves with a coin. I dropped the coin over and over, a thousand times in a day. I failed 7 time during the first two months; 8 I decided to give up. But my mom encouraged me to go on with my 9 . “Try it again,” she said. She told me how to practice — slowly, continuously, going for 10 rather than speed. I 11 myself up and become calm and 12 during the next days. One day I tried again and the coin 13 ! It did not look like a magic trick. It looked like a miracle — I couldn’t 14 it! I was very happy. The next day I performed 15 the school playground. A group of 16 were watch. I showed the coin to everyone. 17 it disappeared. The kids became crazy, shouting and laughing. I felt very happy 18 it. What is my secret of success? I have never forgotten those simple but meaningful 19 — TRY IT AGAIN. So I keep on 20 today.