Invisiclues

Why is "Magick" spelled with a "k"?

1. Because.
2. Oh, all right. "Magick" is an archaic spelling popularized by Aleister Crowley(a 20th century occultist) and occasionally seen in pulp fantasies and tales of horror. It's supposed to imply an especially old and potent variety of supernatural force.

How do I get into the Magick Shoppe?

1. Just OPEN THE DOOR THEN GO INSIDE.

A gust of wind blew the door shut! How do I open it again?

1. You can't open it by yourself.
2. Relax. Maybe somebody will come along and open it for you.

How do I take the naughty birthday cards?

1. By removing them from the glass case.
2. Unfortunately, you can't reach into the glass case.
3. So you can't take the naughty birthday cards.
4. You rascal.

Why can't I approach the curtain?

1. Maybe it doesn't like mail clerks.
2. It's enchanted in such a way as to discourage nosey visitors.

Who is the old woman?

1. She's the proprietor of the Magick Shoppe.
2. The mysterious envelope is addressed to her.
3. So maybe you ought to give her the mysterious envelope.

Why did the Shoppe become strangely quiet all of a sudden?

1. A noise stopped.
2. A nearby mechanism stopped working.
3. EXAMINE THE GRANDFATHER CLOCK.
4. The clock stopped when the old woman appeared. Creepy, isn't it?

I found a bug! The clock on my status line stopped. Should I call Infocom?

1. It's not a bug. See the previous question for details.
2. If it was a bug, you could blame it on one of the Infopeople who tested the game. In alphabetical order, they are: "Hollywood" Dave Anderson (Manager), Joanne Avtges, Gary Brennan, Amy Briggs, Mark "Max" Buxton, Liz Cyr-Jones, Suzanne Frank, Jeff O'Neill, plus dozens of beta- and gamma-testers too numerous to list.

Who is "The Evil One"?

1. She's the person who mailed the mysterious envelope.
2. She kidnapped the old woman's pet cat, and is demanding a Magick Stone for ransom.
3. If she doesn't get the Stone before the moon sets, she'll probably do something awful to the cat.
4. Doesn't sound like a very nice person, does she?

What should I do with the metal can?

1. Like all objects in the story, you should EXAMINE it.
2. The rest is up to you.

Why does the metal can rattle?

1. Maybe there are some yummy mixed nuts inside.
2. Then again, maybe not.
3. There's something built into the can that makes it rattle. It's designed to lure innocent victims to their doom by making them believe there may be nuts inside.

Why can't I move when the old woman touches my forehead?

1. She's casting a subtle hypnotic spell on you.
2. So shut up and pay attention.

Who is "Chaos"?

1. It's the name of the old woman's pet cat.
2. It's also the name of Dan Horn's pet skunk.
3. Who is Dan Horn?
   A. He's the owner of a pet skunk named Chaos.
   B. He works at Infocom.
   C. He paid $10.00 to see his name in print.
   D. (This space for sale.)