"That would be wonderful. Do you know of a place where a show could happen? I'll go in search of other magicians; I met one, once. Helped me turn a cat back into a man. After, ah, a few steps in-between. It's difficult, changing something into something else."
Schmendrick cleared his throat and, for a moment, looked slightly embarrassed. He broke eye contact for a few seconds while he coughed quietly into his fist.
"I'm thinking someplace obvious - someplace where people will see the marquee. No charge, of course; what do I need money for, anyway?"