I got the email in plenty of time; could I make 18 magic wands for a little girl’s birthday party? First of all, I needed the money badly- who wouldn’t! and even more importantly, I began making these in the first place- as presents for the kids. After a few emails, we came to our agreement. In a phone call, my client proved to be possessed of a brisk sense of humor, and a natural talent for story-telling. She told me that she made up stories that carried on from year to year- My magic wands were to be part…